Personal Care Aide_Wellsville, NY

UnitedHealth Group•Williamsville, NY

3h•$13 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Willcare, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem Personal Care Assistant I or II provides environmental, nutritional, personal care, hygiene, and household support so clients can remain in their own homes. The role includes assistance with daily living activities, household tasks essential to personal care, meal preparation, errands, and monitoring and reporting client condition. The position may also involve live-in and overnight support where offered.

Requirements

Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
Completion of a home health aide services training program, an equivalent exam, one full year of experience providing personal care services through a home care agency, or training in personal care services.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, hair and oral care, nail filing, skin care, dressing, and preparing clients for bed.
Assist with transfers between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, bedpans, commodes, and toilets; position clients as directed and support ambulation with canes, walkers, or crutches.
Provide medication reminders.
For live-in or sleep-over assignments, secure the client's home and provide reassurance by being present during nighttime hours.
Use the Electronic Visit Verification program as applicable.
Assist with household tasks directly essential to the client's personal care.
Accompany clients to medical appointments or shopping and perform other essential errands when necessary.
Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and within training limitations.
Prepare meals according to the client's preferred diet and feed the client if required.
Maintain a clean and safe home environment, including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, and Hoyer lifts.
Record and report activities related to personal care responsibilities.
Report observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant.
Notify the Branch Manager immediately if incidents or accidents occur.