Direct Care Worker (Part Time) - Beloit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum in Beloit, Wisconsin, is seeking a Homemaker/Companion to provide vital support and assistance to individuals in their homes. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life through companionship and homemaking services.

Candidates must have a current driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and meet specific training or experience requirements. The hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $20.00 depending on full-time employment.

Join our team and help those in need while embracing a culture of caring, connecting, and growing together.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle.
• Must have 40 hours training or 6 months of equivalent experience in WI.
• 6+ months of experience in home care preferred.

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, and laundry.

Skills

Companionship skills

Errand running

Housekeeping

Communication skills

Job description

Explore opportunities with Almost Family Personal Care Service, 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

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

Required Qualification

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

State Specific Requirement

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 $14.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.