In Home Caregiver - Hamden

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

• 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 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
  • assist 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 the 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 perform 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, and 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.

You will 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.

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 401(k) contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $25.05 per hour based on full‑time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health 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 equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.