Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • New Kensington, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

JEVS Care at Home is hiring a non-medical Caregiver / Home Health Aide to support elderly or disabled clients with activities of daily living and other tasks specified in each client’s Plan of Care. The role supports clients’ independence and may allow caregivers to provide paid care for an eligible family member or friend. The agency can help applicants apply for a state waiver to cover services when a client is not already on a waiver.

Caregivers receive training and tools for the role, including instruction on activities of daily living, access to personal protective equipment, and opportunities for CPR, First Aid, and dementia training. After training and orientation, caregivers must complete a competency examination and meet the stated passing score. Caregivers also complete annual recertification training and testing and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

The agency emphasizes inclusion, equity, and equal employment opportunity, and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants are invited to apply and contact the recruiter to schedule a virtual interview.

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 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.
• Support clients’ independence and demonstrate an 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 training and orientation, a competency examination, and annual recertification training and testing.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical and dental coverage, subject to a minimum-hours-worked requirement.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid in-service training.
• Dementia training.
• Performance incentive available.

What This Job Offers

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