UnitedHealth Group·Houghton, Michigan
The Home Health Aide provides in-home personal care and health-related services to assist patients with activities of daily living. They are also responsible for reporting observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts manager.
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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 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.
Candidates must possess a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include 6+ months of home care experience and a current CPR certification.
Market context
Home health aide roles in Michigan are typically in steady demand as more patients need in-home support and daily care. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and clearance on drug and background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and driving documents are current before applying.
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