Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Pittsburgh, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

JEVS Care at Home is hiring caregivers to assist elderly or disabled clients with daily living according to each client’s care plan, helping them maintain independence. Opportunities are available in Crafton Heights (15220), Crafton (15205), Squirrel Hill (15217), and Hazelwood (15207). The posting also invites caregivers to provide care to an elderly or disabled family member or friend and says the agency can help apply for a state waiver when needed.

Caregivers receive training and tools for the role, including training on activities of daily living and access to personal protective equipment. Orientation and training address standard regulations, and caregivers must complete a competency examination. An annual recertification course and test are also required. CPR, First Aid, and dementia training are offered to interested caregivers as professional development.

The position requires applicants to be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the United States, complete caregiver orientation, and pass the written 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• 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 a passing score of at least 80% on the post-orientation exam.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Aide certification is preferred but not required.
• Interest in CPR, First Aid, and dementia training offered as professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with aspects of daily life as indicated by 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.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete the required competency examination after training and orientation.
• Complete an annual recertification course and test.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical and dental benefits, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid 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