Compassionate Home Care Aide | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Optum; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k plan

Equity stock purchase

Incentive programs

Job summary

Willcare, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring Personal Care Assistants I or II to provide environmental, nutritional, and personal care support to individuals at home.

You will help with daily living activities, accompany clients to appointments, monitor vitals within training limits, and maintain a clean, safe home environment. NY state requirements apply; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have NY home health aide training or equivalent exam or at least 1 year of home care experience.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living support (bathing, grooming, dental care, nail care, skin care, positioning, transfers).
• Assist with meals and personal care needs at client home.
• Use Electronic Visit Verification as applicable and document care.
• Escort client to medical appointments or errands and perform essential home tasks.
• Monitor and record vital signs when ordered, within training limits.
• Ensure a clean, safe home environment and proper use of equipment.

Education

NY home health aide required training or equivalent exam or 1 year home care experience

Current CPR certification

Valid driver's license + reliable transportation

Job description

Willcare, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring Personal Care Assistants I or II to provide environmental, nutritional, and personal care support to individuals at home.

You will help with daily living activities, accompany clients to appointments, monitor vitals within training limits, and maintain a clean, safe home environment. NY state requirements apply; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.