Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Wilmington, DE

7d

About The Position

The Caregiver assists clients with aspects of daily life as indicated by their care plans, supporting clients in maintaining independence. Caregivers receive training and tools for the role, including instruction on Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training are also offered to interested caregivers as professional development.

Caregivers attend training and orientation addressing standard regulations, complete a competency examination, and then complete annual recertification training and testing. They must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and complete instrumental activities of daily living according to each client's Plan of Care.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Client Care Manager.
• Complete Caregiver Orientation.
• Satisfactorily complete the JEVS Care at Home written exam and orientation program, with a passing score of 80% 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

• Demonstrate an understanding of and encourage the independent living philosophy.
• Complete a competency examination after attending training and orientation addressing standard regulations.
• Complete an annual recertification course and test.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete instrumental activities of daily living according to the client's Plan of Care.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Medical and dental benefits, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement
• In-services and training
• Dementia training
• Employee retention program
• CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training offered to interested caregivers as professional development

What This Job Offers

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