Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Dover, DE

5d

About The Position

The Caregiver assists clients with aspects of daily life as indicated in their care plans, helping them maintain independence. Caregivers complete instrumental activities of daily living according to each client’s Plan of Care and encourage the independent living philosophy. The role includes training and tools for success, including training on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training are also provided to interested caregivers as professional development.

After training and orientation addressing standard regulations, the Caregiver completes a competency examination. The caregiver must also complete an annual recertification course and test, and maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

JEVS Care at Home is committed to an inclusive workplace, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Client Care Manager.
• Completion of Caregiver Orientation.
• Must satisfactorily complete the JEVS Care at Home written exam and orientation program, with an 80% passing score on the post-orientation exam.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Aide certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with aspects of daily life as indicated by their care plans.
• Encourage clients’ independence and demonstrate understanding of the independent living philosophy.
• Complete instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care.
• Complete a competency examination after training and orientation.
• Complete an annual recertification course and test.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Medical and dental coverage, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement
• In-services and training
• Dementia training
• Employee retention program
• Training on Activities of Daily Living
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment
• CPR and First Aid training for interested caregivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED