Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Easton, PA

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About The Position

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

Caregivers attend training and orientation addressing standard regulations, then complete a competency examination. They must also complete an annual recertification course and test. The role includes maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and completing instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care.

JEVS Care at Home states its commitment to inclusion, equity, 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.
• Complete Caregiver Orientation.
• Satisfactorily complete the JEVS Care at Home written exam and orientation program, with a passing score of at least 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 (CNA) certification is preferred but not required.
• Interest in CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training offered as professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities as indicated by their care plans.
• Support clients in maintaining their independence and encourage the independent living philosophy.
• Complete instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete training and orientation, a competency examination, and annual recertification coursework and test.

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.

What This Job Offers

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