Compassionate Hospice Aide - Home Care & Personal Support

Optum; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Deaconess Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide dignified in-home care, helping with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and household tasks to support clients to remain comfortable at home. Responsibilities include personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing; monitoring conditions; documenting vitals; using EVV; and ensuring safety.

Preferred candidates have CPR certification and at least 6 months of home care experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders.
• 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

Reliable transportation

Vehicle insurance

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s Deaconess Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide dignified in-home care, helping with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and household tasks to support clients to remain comfortable at home. Responsibilities include personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing; monitoring conditions; documenting vitals; using EVV; and ensuring safety.

Preferred candidates have CPR certification and at least 6 months of home care experience.