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UnitedHealth Group
Caregiver - Hernando (Mederi)
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$28,759 / year median in Florida
+22% projected growth
Job Description
- Requisition number:
- 2385874
- Job category:
- Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations Explore opportunities with Mederi Private Care, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
- Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
- As a home-based Caregiver, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home. We are hiring PRN Caregivers for multiple shifts in Hernando, Citrus Springs and the surrounding areas.
Primary Responsibilities:
- + Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminder + Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed + Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system + Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs + Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client 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 Qualification:
- + Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit
- State-Specific Requirement
- +
FL:
40-hour AHCA-required training or passing AHCA competency testPreferred Qualifications:
- + Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire + 6+ months of home care experience + Ability to work flexible hours and independently \#LHCJobs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.