In Home Caregiver
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on185, Paradise Avenue, Hamden, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06514, United States
Almost Family is part of the Optum family of businesses, dedicated to helping people feel their best. We create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. Join us to embrace a culture of Caring and find a home for your career where you can grow together.
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide essential support and assistance with personal hygiene and household functions, enabling individuals to remain safely in their own homes. You will be the steady presence that allows clients to maintain their independence and dignity.
Your day involves partnering with clients to navigate daily living activities, from bathing and grooming to meal preparation and medication reminders. You may also accompany clients to medical appointments or run essential errands. In live-in or sleep-over arrangements (where applicable), you provide reassurance and security during nighttime hours. You will ensure a clean and safe environment, utilizing equipment such as wheelchairs or Hoyer lifts as needed, and may be required to record vital signs like temperature and blood pressure under specific orders.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Please note that specific service offerings, such as live-in or sleep-over shifts, may vary by location (e.g., not available in Washington and Oregon).
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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.
Work model: On-site
185, Paradise Avenue, Hamden, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06514, United States
Hamden, Connecticut
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.