Personal Care Aide - Livingston Manor NY

• Provides or assists 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
  • assists with ambulation including with cane walker and crutches
  • personal care dressing of client
  • medication reminder
• Live-in and Sleep Over's:
  • secures clients 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
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
• Accompany clients to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performs other essential errands
• Measures and records oral rectal and auxiliary temperatures pulse and respiration and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
• Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet
  • May need to feed client if required
• Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails oxygen wheelchairs Hoyer lifts etc.
• Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities as required
• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant
  • Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur

• 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

• 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

What We Do

Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best. Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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