Opportunities at WellMed , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Home Health Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities of the home health aide are outlined in the plan of care, including but not limited to:
  • Baths
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Shampoos
  • Changing bed linen
  • Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
  • Skin care to prevent breakdown
  • Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration and blood pressure when ordered
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered
• Remind patient in the self-administration of medication
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
• Adhering to the Agency's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

Communication

• Communication of visits and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC/Scheduler) by the end of the day

Additional Duties

• Maintains a patient case load, daily visits and point of care documentation levels as per Agency standards
• Demonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctuality
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient, staff and agency information
• Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others, as necessary
• Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner
• Promotes the agency image by adhering to the Dress Code
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ongoing attendance at education/in-service programs as deemed necessary by management
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification issued by the Texas Health and Human Services and a person who has successfully completed a State-established or other training program that meets the Texas requirements
• Valid Texas Driver's License and maintain personal auto insurance coverage
• Current CPR certification
• 1 years of experience in health care
• Experience working with electronic medical record application
• Proficient in English with written and oral communication
• Thorough knowledge of current Nursing Aide practice, professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations regarding home care
• Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist
• Proven ability to comply with accepted professional standards and practices
• Proven basic PC skills to include Window, Outlook and Other email systems
• Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly
• Must not register as unemployable on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry nor the Texas Employee Misconduct Registry

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in home health care

Work Environment (patient's home):

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May work in patient homes under varying conditions with possible exposure to fumes, odors, pets, insects, rodents, blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient's needs; some exposures to inclement weather; rotating call and emergency call.Occasionally may work with abusive, combative or psychologically disturbed patient/families. Requires ability to handle stress situations with calmness and courtesy at all times

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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.