Optum · 21 hours ago
Per Diem - Aide
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$10/hr - $25.05/hr
0+ years expOptum is part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner dedicated to helping people feel their best. As a Home Health Aide, you will provide in-home personal care and health-related services to maintain patients' physical and emotional well-being.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
Reports observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts manager
Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required
Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care
Qualification
Required
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation
Current CPR certification
Ability to work flexible hours and independently
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
CT: Must have completed a training program approved by the state of Connecticut of not less than 75 hours
Preferred
6+ months of home care experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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