Compassionate Home Health Aide - Care & Growth

Optum; Kennesaw (GA); Remote; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k and stock purchase options

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes. You will support activities of daily living and follow individualized care plans under licensed supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility and hygiene, preparing meals, light housekeeping, and documenting changes in condition while adhering to infection control and care center policies.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant per state rules.
• CNA experience within the last two years; otherwise complete training/competency before providing services.
• Must pass the care center competency program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands‑on personal care and assistance to patients in their residences.
• Supports comfort, dignity, and daily functioning under supervision of licensed staff.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status; follows plan of care.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes. You will support activities of daily living and follow individualized care plans under licensed supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility and hygiene, preparing meals, light housekeeping, and documenting changes in condition while adhering to infection control and care center policies.