Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Norristown, PA

5d

About The Position

JEVS Care at Home is seeking caregivers to help clients maintain their independence by assisting with daily life activities according to each client’s care plan. Caregivers receive training and tools for the role, including training on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and, for interested caregivers, CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training as professional development. The role supports independent living and includes completing instrumental activities of daily living in accordance with the client’s Plan of Care.

Caregivers attend training and orientation covering standard regulations, then complete a competency examination. They must also complete an annual recertification course and test, and maintain the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. JEVS Care at Home promotes inclusion, equity, and equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.
• 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 in their care plans.
• Encourage and support clients’ independence and independent living.
• Complete instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care.
• Attend training and orientation and complete the required competency examination.
• Complete an annual recertification course and test.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical and dental coverage, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement.
• Weekly pay.
• In-services and training.
• Dementia training.
• Performance incentive available.

What This Job Offers

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