Compassionate Home Health Aide — In-Home Care & Support

UnitedHealth Group; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes, supporting comfort, independence, and daily living activities under licensed supervision. The role focuses on safety, tailored care plans, and compassionate support at the patient’s residence.

Responsibilities include vital signs, assisting with ADLs, meals, light housekeeping, and reporting changes in patient status.

Qualifications

• Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant per state certification/registration requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• CNA experience within the last two years; if longer, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Ability to pass the competency program of the care center.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

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

CNA certification

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes, supporting comfort, independence, and daily living activities under licensed supervision. The role focuses on safety, tailored care plans, and compassionate support at the patient’s residence.

Responsibilities include vital signs, assisting with ADLs, meals, light housekeeping, and reporting changes in patient status.