Compassionate Home Health Aide — Growth & Benefits

UnitedHealth Group; Scottdale (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

401k contributions

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate in-home care, promoting daily living activities and patient safety in the home setting under licensed clinicians. You will support independence and comfort during the health journey.

The role emphasizes bedside presence, collaboration with nurses and therapists, and adherence to individualized care plans to improve quality of life for patients.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Must successfully pass the competency program of the care center.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
• Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing assistant

Patient care

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate in-home care, promoting daily living activities and patient safety in the home setting under licensed clinicians. You will support independence and comfort during the health journey.

The role emphasizes bedside presence, collaboration with nurses and therapists, and adherence to individualized care plans to improve quality of life for patients.