Personal Care Aide - Dunkirk, NY

Requisition Number: 1062110
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As the Home Health Aide or PCA, 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
• 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 transportation

State-Specific Requirements (remove as applicable)

• AR: Completion of 75-hour aide training course meeting requirements of AR regulations
• CA: Must be certified by the state of California as a home health aide
• CO: Must be certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment. Successful completion of a competency evaluation
• CT: Must have completed a training program approved by the state of Connecticut of not less than 75 hours
• D.C.: Certified by the Board of Nursing
• DE: Aides who experience a break in service for greater than two (2) calendar years will be required to repeat the minimum 75 hour training requirement or successfully demonstrate competency in each of the required training areas
• FL: Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA)
• ID: Must be Certified Nursing Assistant and listed on Idaho CNA registry
• IL: Must be licensed, registered or certified as a Home Health Aide or approved on the Department's Health Care Worker Registry or completion of training program approved under Long Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code or equivalency established by 1 of the following: evidence of current registration from another state, evidence of completion of a nursing arts course, successful completion of US military training program, or successful completion of a nursing program in a foreign country
• IN: In good standing on the state aide registry
• LA: Current CNA certification or successful completion of a training program
• MD: Must be certified by Maryland State Board of Nursing (CNA)
• MO: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. If not a CNA must complete the Missouri WrittenAide Competency Exam and Basic SkillsTest
• MS: Successful completion of a competency evaluation and one of the following: 1) previous work experience as a nurse's aide or home health aide 2) completion of approved home health aide course
• NC: Must be listed on the North Carolina nurse aide registry
• NE: Meet one of the following qualifications and provide proof of meeting the qualifications to the home health agency:
  • a. Has successfully completed a 75-hour home health aide training course which meets the standards described in NE
  • b.Rev. Stat. § 71-6608.01;b. Is a graduate of a practical or professional school of nursing
  • c. Has been employed by a licensed home health agency as a home health aide II prior to September 6, 1991
  • d. Has successfully completed a course in a practical or professional school of nursing which included practical clinical experience in fundamental nursing skills and has completed a competency evaluation as described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6608.02
  • e. Has successfully completed a 75-hour basic course of training approved by the Department for nursing assistants as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6039 and has completed a competency evaluation as described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6608.02
  • f. Has been employed by a licensed home health agency as a home health aide I prior to September 6, 1991 and has completed a competency evaluation as described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6608.02
• NH: Must be licensed as a nursing assistant
• NJ: Must be certified as a nurse aide by the Board of Nursing
• NV: Must be certified as a nursing assistant from the state Board of Nursing
• NY: Successful completion of a basic training program in home health aide services or an equivalent exam approved by the Department with written evidence of completion
• OK: Must be certified by Oklahoma State Department and placed on Home Health Aide Registry
• OR: Must be certified by Oregon State Board of Nursing (CNA) and inclusion on the Oregon State Board of Nursing Aide Registry
• PA: Required to have completed a minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction prior to or during the first 3 months of employment
• RI: Must hold a certificate of registration as a nursing assistant with the Rhode Island Department of Health. Successful completion of a competency evaluation
• TN: Successful completion of a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which include sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to health care at home
• TX: Must have a minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct client care in hospital or nursing facility, OR one year full- time experience within last 5 years in direct client care in agency setting, OR documented completion of training and competency evaluation program with home health experience within the last 24 months, OR documented completion of competency evaluation program with home health experience within the last 24 months, OR nursing student with documentation from director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in basic nursing skills aligned with the school's curriculum, OR be on Texas Department of Human Services (DHS's) Nurse Aide Registry with no findings of client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property. Must NOT be listed on the Employee Misconduct Registry, been revoked on the Nurse Aide Registry, or had a criminal conviction as listed in Health and Safety Code Chapter 250
• VA: Successful completion of a competency evaluation in-service training
• WA: Must be certified by the Washington Department of Health
• WI: Must be listed on the Wisconsin Home Health Aide Registry. Skill Requirements Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately
• No additional requirements: AL, AZ, GA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NM, OH, SC, WV

Preferred 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

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 $13.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.