Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home • Allentown, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a non-medical home health caregiver, you assist clients with aspects of daily life as indicated by their care plans, helping them maintain independence. The role includes completing instrumental activities of daily living according to each client’s Plan of Care and following the independent living philosophy. Caregivers receive training and tools for their work, including training on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), access to personal protective equipment (PPE), and optional CPR, First Aid, and Dementia training as professional development. Caregivers complete orientation and competency testing, followed by annual recertification training and testing.

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, including 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 support the independent living philosophy.
• Complete caregiver training and orientation, pass the competency examination, and complete annual recertification training and testing.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete instrumental activities of daily living according to the client’s Plan of Care.

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.
• Access to personal protective equipment (PPE).
• CPR, First Aid, and Dementia training offered to interested caregivers as professional development.

What This Job Offers

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