Hospice STNA - Columbus, OH - PRN

Optum; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group and part of the Optum family, seeks an in-home Home Health Aide to assist with personal care and daily living activities for patients at home in Ohio. This PRN/inconsistent position involves in-home hospice visits within a 50-mile radius and requires an OH STNA certification and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient condition, documenting vital signs, assisting with bathing and mobility, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio STNA certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Travel within a 50-mile service radius for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities including 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 proper operation of medical equipment; respond promptly to client needs.
• Serve clients regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

Home health care experience

CPR certification

Flexible hours

Tools

EVV system

Job description

Explore opportunities with Caretenders 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.

• PRN/Inconsistent position providing in-home hospice patient visits.
• Current Ohio STNA certification is required.
• Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
• Travel required within a 50-mile service radius to provide patient care
• Candidates must have Home-Based Hospice experience for this position.

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 Qualification

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation

State-Specific Requirements: (remove as applicable)

Category I and II- Home Health Aide- Medicare Certified Home Health Provider

• OH: No Additional Requirements

Category III and IV:

• OH: Must have successfully completed an approved Ohio Department of Health State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training program and competency, OR meet the qualifications to be Medicare Certified Home Health Aide, OR have at least one (1) year supervised employment experience as a Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide and has successfully completed a competency evaluation, OR has successfully completed a Council on Aging Learning Advantages (COALA) Home Health training program, a certified vocational or other sixty (60) hour training and competency evaluation program that meets the requirements listed in rule 173-39- 02.11(C)(3)(a)(v)(b)

Preferred Qualification

• 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 $16.75 to $25.10 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.