Home Health Aide

Home Health AideExplore opportunities with Willcare, 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 Health Aide, you will provide patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being.Primary Responsibilities:May provide or assist 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 peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toiletReports observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts managerDrives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is requiredAssists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal careYou'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 Qualifications:Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportationCurrent CPR certificationAbility to work flexible hours and independentlyAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the clientState-Specific Requirement:NY: Successful completion of a basic training program in home health aide services or an equivalent exam approved by the Department with written evidence of completionPreferred Qualifications:6+ months of home care experiencePay 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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.65 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.