Compassionate Home Care Aide - Flexible Hours, Per Diem

Optum; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Valley, a partner in LHC Group and part of the Optum family, is hiring a Per Diem Aide to support an individual at home with personal hygiene and daily living tasks. You will assist with bathing, grooming and mobility, and help with meals and appointments.

Responsibilities include monitoring client condition, documenting vital signs, and maintaining a safe home environment while preserving confidentiality using EVV. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminder.
• Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed.
• Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system.
• Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Flexible hours

Independent work

Job description

Elk Valley, a partner in LHC Group and part of the Optum family, is hiring a Per Diem Aide to support an individual at home with personal hygiene and daily living tasks. You will assist with bathing, grooming and mobility, and help with meals and appointments.

Responsibilities include monitoring client condition, documenting vital signs, and maintaining a safe home environment while preserving confidentiality using EVV. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.