Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Gettysburg, PA

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About The Position

The Caregiver assists clients with aspects of daily life as indicated by their care plans, helping them maintain independence. Caregivers receive training and tools to support their work, including training in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and opportunities for CPR, First Aid, and Dementia training as professional development. The role includes completing instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care and maintaining the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

After training and orientation addressing standard regulations, Caregivers complete a competency examination. They also complete an annual recertification course and test. Caregivers must complete the required orientation and pass the post-orientation exam with a score of at least 80%.

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.
• 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

• Demonstrate understanding of and encourage the independent living philosophy.
• Complete a competency examination after attending training and orientation addressing standard regulations, followed by 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

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical and dental coverage, subject to meeting minimum hours worked requirements.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid in-services and training.
• Dementia training.
• EVV performance incentive available.
• CPR and First Aid training provided to interested caregivers as professional development.

What This Job Offers

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