Personal Care Assistant — Compassionate Home Support

Optum; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Almost Family, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Personal Care Assistant in Appleton, Wisconsin to help clients remain in their homes by assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include bathing, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and accompanying clients to appointments. A driver’s license or access to transportation is required; CPR is preferred within 90 days. Pay ranges from $14 to $20 per hour and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• CPR certification (preferred) or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet clients’ needs

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including bathing, hair care, dental care, nails, skin care, transfers, ambulation, dressing, and medication reminders
• Live-in and Sleep Over responsibilities as applicable
• Uses Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system as applicable
• Assists with household tasks essential to client’s personal care
• Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and runs essential errands
• Measures and records vital signs when ordered
• Prepares meals as required and may assist with feeding
• Maintains a clean, safe home environment with equipment as needed

Skills

CPR certification

Flexible hours

Job description

Almost Family, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Personal Care Assistant in Appleton, Wisconsin to help clients remain in their homes by assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include bathing, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and accompanying clients to appointments. A driver’s license or access to transportation is required; CPR is preferred within 90 days. Pay ranges from $14 to $20 per hour and benefits are provided.