Direct Care Worker- Elk Mound

Optum; Village of Elk Mound (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Almost Family, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Homemaker/Companion to enhance the quality of life for clients in their own homes. The role emphasizes companionship, basic homemaking, and responsive caregiving with a strong focus on safety and independence.

Pay ranges from $16.00 to $23.30 per hour for full-time employment, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. State-specific requirements include WI 40 hours of training or 6 months experience.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• 40 hours of WI training or 6 months of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through reading, talking, listening and related activities.
• Perform errands and transport clients when necessary within state guidelines.
• Report unusual incidents or changes in client’s behavior or home situation to Agency Director.
• Perform homemaking duties such as cleaning, light meal preparation and laundry.

Skills

Companionship

Home care

Job description

Explore opportunities with Almost Family, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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As a Homemaker/Companion, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals by providing support and assistance with personal hygiene and household tasks. Your care and dedication will help them maintain their independence and stay comfortably in their own homes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through reading, talking, listening, and related activities
• Perform errands, transport clients, when necessary, within State guidelines
• Report unusual incidents or changes in client's behavior or home situation to Agency Director
• Perform homemaking services such as cleaning, light meal preparation, laundry, and other light cleaning duties

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

State-Specific Requirements

• WI: Must have 40 hours training or 6 months of equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of experience in home care
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $23.30 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.