Hospice Aide

Requisition number: 2374055

Job category: Healthcare Delivery

Explore 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 Hospice 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 reminders

• Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed

• Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system

• Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs

• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

You'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 transportation

State-Specific Requirements:

Category III and IV:

• 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 hire

• 6+ months of home care experience

• Ability to work flexible hours and independently

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $22.60 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At 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.