Hospice Aide

Home And Community Bases Services AideExplore opportunities with Community Loving Care Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members 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 Home and Community Bases Services Aide, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.Primary Responsibilities:Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication remindersSupport household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as neededMonitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV systemEnsure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needsAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the clientYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualification:Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportationState-Specific Requirement:MO: Must have at least six (6) months paid work experience as an agency homemaker, nurse aide, maid or household worker, or at least one (1) year of experience in caring for children or for sick or aged individuals. Successful completion of formal training in the nursing arts, such as a nursing aide or home health aide, may be substituted for the qualifying experience. To qualify as an Advanced Personal Care Aide must be a competency evaluated home health aide having completed both written demonstration portions of the test required by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and 42 CFR 484.36.; or have successfully worked for the provider for a minimum of three consecutive months while working at least fifteen hours per week as an in-home aide that has received personal care training.Preferred Qualifications:Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire6+ months of home care experienceAbility to work flexible hours and independentlyAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.