CNA - Lowell, AR

UnitedHealth Group•Lowell, AR

7d•$16 - $24

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Elite Community-Based Services, part of the Optum family of businesses. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Personal Care Assistant, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Requirements

Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Nice To Haves

6+ months of experience in home care
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Able to work independently
Ability to multi-task, self-directed, good time management skills
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Provides or assists 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 pericare and applying lotion
transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
assist client in preparing for bed
position patient in bed as directed
assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches
personal care dressing of client
medication reminder
secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client’s home during the nighttime hours
Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
Assists with household tasks directly essential to client’s personal care
Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands
Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
Prepares meals as required based upon client’s preferred diet
may need to feed client if required
Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.