Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JEVS Care at Home is hiring caregivers to support clients in the Bensalem, Levittown, and Fairless Hills areas. Caregivers assist clients with daily living according to their care plans and help them maintain independence. They receive training and tools for the role, including instruction in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), access to personal protective equipment (PPE), and optional CPR, First Aid, and dementia training as professional development.

After training and orientation covering standard regulations, caregivers complete a competency examination. They also complete an annual recertification course and test, maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, and perform instrumental activities of daily living according to each client’s Plan of Care.

JEVS states its commitment to inclusion, 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.
• 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 clients’ independence and demonstrate understanding of 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 a 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.
• Access to personal protective equipment (PPE).
• CPR, First Aid, and dementia 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