Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Wilmington, DE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver assists clients with aspects of daily life as indicated in each client’s care plan, helping them maintain independence. Caregivers receive training and tools to support their work, including training on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training are offered to interested caregivers as professional development.

Caregivers are expected to encourage independent living, complete required orientation and competency testing, maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, and perform instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care. Following initial training and orientation, caregivers complete a competency examination and then annual recertification training and testing.

JEVS states its commitment 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

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Medical and dental coverage, subject to minimum hours worked requirement
• In-services and training
• Dementia training
• Employee retention program
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment

What This Job Offers

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