Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Pittsburgh, PA

12d

About The Position

The Caregiver supports elderly or disabled clients with aspects of daily living according to each client’s Plan of Care, helping clients maintain their independence. Caregivers receive training and tools for the role, including Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training and access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training are also provided to interested caregivers as professional development.

The position includes caregiver orientation and training, competency testing, and annual re-certification. Caregivers are responsible for protecting client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and completing instrumental activities of daily living as directed by the client’s Plan of Care. The posting also invites applicants to provide care for an elderly or disabled family member or friend and notes that assistance may be available with applying for a state waiver to cover services.

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 (CNA) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and demonstrate understanding of the independent living philosophy.
• Complete competency testing after attending training and orientation addressing standard regulations.
• Complete an annual re-certification 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 aspects of daily living as indicated by their care plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical and dental coverage, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid in-services and training.
• Dementia training.
• EVV performance incentive available.
• CPR and First Aid training are 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