In-Home Care Aide — Compassionate Patient Support

United Health Services, Inc.; Johnson City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join our Home Care team and provide patient-centered care in patients' homes. You will assist with daily living activities, support patients' independence, and follow care plans under clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes while traveling to patient homes as part of the essential duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NYSDOH Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
• Driver License

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home personal care and supportive services aligned to individualized plans of care under the direction of the assigned clinical staff member (RN, PT, OT, or Speech Therapist)
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)—including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and safe transfers—to promote comfort, dignity, and independence
• Promote a clean, safe home environment by addressing immediate safety risks, maintaining orderly care areas, and completing home-care related housekeeping tasks that support patient well-being
• Apply infection prevention and standard precautions during all care activities and reinforce infection control teaching under RN guidance
• Prepare and support meals using principles of good nutrition and follow RN-directed diet modifications as outlined in the plan of care
• Perform rehabilitative and maintenance exercises (e.g., range-of-motion and positioning) as assigned, under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Therapist and documented care instructions
• Record observations and care provided in accordance with agency documentation standards to support safe, coordinated home care services
• Conduct regular travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities, including driving as an essential function of the role

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NYSDOH Home Health Aide (HHA) certification

Driver License

Job description

United Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join our Home Care team and provide patient-centered care in patients' homes. You will assist with daily living activities, support patients' independence, and follow care plans under clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes while traveling to patient homes as part of the essential duties.