Per Diem Home Care Aide – Flexible Hours

Optum; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elk Valley, part of the LHC Group and affiliated with Optum, provides in-home care services designed to help individuals remain at home. The Per Diem Aide supports personal hygiene, daily living activities, and household tasks while documenting conditions and ensuring safety.

The role emphasizes compassionate, independent work with flexible hours, requiring a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, plus TN-specific training.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit.
• TN: 75 hours of training including 16 clinical hours within first 3 months; qualified for basic services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminder.
• 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.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Flexible hours

Independent work

Home care experience

Job description

Elk Valley, part of the LHC Group and affiliated with Optum, provides in-home care services designed to help individuals remain at home. The Per Diem Aide supports personal hygiene, daily living activities, and household tasks while documenting conditions and ensuring safety.

The role emphasizes compassionate, independent work with flexible hours, requiring a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, plus TN-specific training.