Compassionate Home Care Assistant

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As the Personal Care Assistant, you will provide support and assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to enable them to remain in their own home.

• Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living:
  • 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 pericare and applying lotion
  • transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
  • transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
  • assist client in preparing for bed
  • position patient in bed as directed
  • assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches
  • personal care dressing of client
  • medication reminder
• Live‑in and Sleep Over's:
  • secures client's home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during nighttime hours
  • (Washington and Oregon does 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 client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands
• Measure and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
• Prepare meals as required based upon client's preferred diet
  • may need to feed client if required
• Provide a clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.