Home Caregiver -Iron Mountain

Optum; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Home Caregiver to support individuals in Iron Mountain, helping with personal care and daily living activities so they can remain in their own homes. The role includes helping with bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders, plus assisting with meals and transportation to appointments.

Applicants should have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation, with the ability to work flexible hours and adapt to various home situations.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation are required.
• 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.

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 and respond promptly to client needs.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Flexible hours

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Home Caregiver -Iron Mountain (1059282)

Home Caregiver -Iron Mountain - 1059282

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

As the Home and Community Bases Services Aide, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

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 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, 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 $10.00 to $24.23 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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