Compassionate Home Care Aide - Per Diem & Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Willcare, part of the LHC Group and within Optum, seeks Per Diem Personal Care Assistants I/II to provide environmental, nutritional and personal care support in clients' homes. Responsibilities include ADL assistance, meal prep and safe equipment use, with occasional overnight coverage as needed.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, plus NY state home health aide training or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have current driver's license and vehicle insurance or reliable access to transportation.
• NY state requirement: completion of a home health aide training program OR equivalent exam OR one full year of home care experience.
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental, nutritional and personal care/hygiene support in the client's home.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, denture care, nail care, etc.).
• Assist with transfers, ambulation aids, meal preparation and safe use of home equipment.
• Record vital signs when ordered and report observations to the Branch Manager.
• Secure client home at night when providing live‑in or overnight care where offered.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

CPR certification

Job description

Willcare, part of the LHC Group and within Optum, seeks Per Diem Personal Care Assistants I/II to provide environmental, nutritional and personal care support in clients' homes. Responsibilities include ADL assistance, meal prep and safe equipment use, with occasional overnight coverage as needed.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, plus NY state home health aide training or equivalent experience.