Personal Care Aide_Bolivar, NY

UnitedHealth Group•Bolivar, MO

1d•$13 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As the Per Diem Personal Care Assistant I or II you will provide environmental support, nutritional support, and personal care/hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Requirements

Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Must have completed a training program in home health aide services OR equivalent exam OR one full year experience in providing personal care services through a home care agency OR training program in personal care services.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
6+ months of experience in home care.
Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs.

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 (Live-in and Sleep Over’s).
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.
Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
Reports observations of the client’s condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant.
Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.