CNA

Requisition Number: 2331919
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Newport, AR, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

Explore opportunities with Unity Health HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Home Health Aide or CNA, you will provide patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient’s physical and emotional well being.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • May 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 peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet

  • Reports observations of the client’s condition to the agency director or accounts manager

  • Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required

  • Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients’ personal care

     

     

    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. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation
  • Current CPR certification
  • Ability to work flexible hours and independently
  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client  

State-Specific Requirement:

  • AR: Completion of 75-hour aide training course meeting requirements of AR regulations

     

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 6+ months of home care experience  

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 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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. 

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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. 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 and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2331919

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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