Hospice Aide/CNA-PRN

Optum; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is looking for a Home and Community Based Services Aide in Louisiana, Missouri. In this role, you will support individuals with personal hygiene and household functions to help them remain in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and ensuring a safe environment.

Qualified candidates should have a current driver's license and CNA certification. The role offers an hourly pay between $14.00 to $20.00, along with a range of benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CNA certification or successful completion of a training program.
• Current First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients.
• Monitor and document client condition and vital signs.
• Ensure a safe environment and operate medical equipment.
• Ability to function in various home situations.

Job description

Explore opportunities with Heart of Hospice, 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 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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Required Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation.
• Current CNA certification or successful completion of a training program; Current First Aid Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 6+ months of home care experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently.

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.