Per Diem Home Health Aide — Compassionate In-Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

a comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys partnership seeks a Per Diem Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care in patients' homes under licensed supervision. You will support comfort, dignity, and daily functioning, following individualized care plans and promoting patient safety and independence.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, reporting changes in status, and collaboration with nurses and therapists.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant.
• CNA experience within the last two years; if more than two years, complete another training.
• Must pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
• Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA experience (last 2 years)

Driver's license & reliable transport

Current CPR certification

Education

Current state CNA certification/registration

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys partnership seeks a Per Diem Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care in patients' homes under licensed supervision. You will support comfort, dignity, and daily functioning, following individualized care plans and promoting patient safety and independence.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, reporting changes in status, and collaboration with nurses and therapists.