Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental

Weekly Pay

Training/Orientation

Dementia Training

EVV Incentive

Job summary

JEVS Care at Home is seeking a compassionate caregiver in Allentown, PA area to assist clients with daily living per individualized care plans. You will help maintain independence and use PPE as needed, with access to ongoing training including CPR, First Aid, and dementia care.

We require 18+ years old, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to follow instructions; CNA preferred but not required. Orientation and competency tests ensure standard regulatory compliance and client safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Client Care Manager.
• Completion of Caregiver Orientation.
• Must satisfactorily complete JEVS Care at Home written exam and orientation program 80% passing score on post-orientation exam.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with daily living as indicated by their care plan.
• Support independence and provide training on ADLs with access to PPE.
• Professional development including CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training.
• The caregiver will complete competency and annual recertification requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Orientation completion

HIPAA confidentiality

Team coordination

Caregiver training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred

Job description

Caregiver Perks:

• PTO - paid time off
• Medical/Dental (must meet minimum hours worked requirement)
• Weekly Pay
• Paid In-services/Training
• Dementia training
• EVV Performance incentive available

Caregivers responsibilities (snapshot)

As a Caregiver you will be responsible for assisting the client in aspects of their daily life as is indicated by their care plan. Caregivers have an important role in allowing our clients to maintain their independence. Caregivers are provided training and tools to be successful in their role, including training on the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and are provided access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). CPR, First Aid, and Dementia Training are also provided to all interested caregivers as Professional Development.

1. The Caregiver will demonstrate understanding of and encourage the independent living philosophy.
2. The JEVS Care at Home Caregiver will complete a competency examination after attending a training and orientation that address standard regulations. Annually thereafter, the JCAH Caregiver will complete an annual re-certification course and test.
3. The Caregiver will maintain confidentiality of client information as per HIPAA regulations.
4. The Caregiver will complete instrumental activities of daily living, according to the client's Plan of Care.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• A High School diploma or GED is required
• Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred but not required
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate with Client Care Manager
• Completion of Caregiver Orientation
• Must satisfactorily complete JEVS Care at Home written exam and orientation program 80% passing score on post-orientation exam.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a JEVS Care at Home Caregiver in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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