Personal Care Aide - Sanborn, NY

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Provide environmental support, nutritional support, and personal care/hygiene and household functions for an individual to remain in their own home.

• Assist clients with activities of daily living:
  • bathing in bed, tub or shower
  • hair care including shampoo, combing and brushing
  • teeth and mouth including denture care
  • nail care, filing only
  • skin care including perspiration and applying lotion
  • transfer patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
  • transfer patient on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
  • assist client in preparing for bed
  • position patient in bed as directed
  • assist with ambulation including cane, walker and crutches
  • personal care dressing of client
  • medication reminder
• Live‑in and Sleep Over's:
  • secure clients home for the night and provide reassurance by being present at the client’s home during the nighttime hours
  • (Washington and Oregon do not provide this service)
• Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
• Assist with household tasks directly essential to client’s personal care
• Accompany clients to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and perform other essential errands
• Measure and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within training limitations
• Prepare meals as required based upon client’s preferred diet:
  • may need to feed client if required
• Provide clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
• Record and report activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required
• Report observations of the client’s condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant:
  • Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur

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.

• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

NY:
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.

• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi‑task, self‑directed, good time management skills
• Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential
• Possess a solid commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to 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 $14.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full‑time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health 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. United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.