Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Norristown, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

JEVS Care at Home is seeking caregivers to assist clients with aspects of daily life according to their care plans, helping clients maintain independence. Caregivers receive training and tools for the role, including training on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training are also available to interested caregivers as professional development.

Caregivers complete training and orientation addressing standard regulations, followed by a competency examination. They must also complete annual recertification training and testing, maintain client confidentiality under HIPAA, and perform instrumental activities of daily living as specified in each client’s Plan of Care.

JEVS states that it values inclusion, equity, and diversity and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The agency is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment.

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

• Encourage and support the independent living philosophy.
• Attend training and orientation, complete the competency examination, and complete annual recertification training and testing.
• 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.
• Assist clients with aspects of daily life as indicated by their care plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical and dental benefits, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement.
• Weekly pay.
• In-services and training.
• Dementia training.
• EVV performance incentive available.
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• CPR and First Aid training available to interested caregivers as professional development.

What This Job Offers

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