Home Health Aide

Optum; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 33,280 - 50,374; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Caretenders, a member of the LHC Group and part of the Optum family, is hiring Home Health Aides and CNAs to provide in-home personal care and health-related services to patients in Needham, Massachusetts.

You will support daily living activities, monitor patient well-being, report observations, and travel to client homes with reliable transportation. We offer competitive hourly pay, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for growth in a caring, diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently.
• Ability to serve clients regardless of background.
• 6+ months of home care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home personal care and designated health-related services.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic hygiene.
• Report observations to supervisor.
• Drive to client homes and maintain safe transportation.
• Support clients with household tasks essential to personal care.

Skills

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Flexible hours

Independent worker

Diversity sensitivity

Job description

Explore opportunities with Caretenders, 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.

As the Home Health Aide or CNA, you will provide patients with in‑home personal care and designated health‑related services to maintain the patient’s physical and emotional well‑being.

Primary Responsibilities:

• May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
• Reports observations of the client’s condition to the agency director or accounts manager
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients’ personal care
• 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 or access to public transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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.