Direct Care Worker- Oshkosh

Optum; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Join Optum as a personal care provider in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where you'll assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and medication reminders. This role offers flexibility in hours and provides a supportive environment for both clients and caregivers.

Applicants must have a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a listing on the Wisconsin Home Health Aide Registry. A comprehensive benefits package is available, and hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $20.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to function in diverse home situations.
• Experience in home care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document client conditions and vital signs.
• Ensure a safe environment and respond promptly to client needs.

Skills

Personal care expertise

Ability to work flexible hours

Communication skills

Education

Home Health Aide Certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Almost Family Personal Care, 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. #LHCjobs

Primary 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.
• You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give 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, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

State-Specific Requirement

• WI: Listed on Wisconsin Home Health Aide Registry.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months+ of home care experience.

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 $14.00 to $20.00 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.