Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - paid time off

Medical/Dental

Weekly Pay

Paid In-services/Training

Dementia training

EVV Performance incentive available

Job summary

JEVS Care at Home seeks caregivers to support clients in the Bensalem, Levittown and Fairless Hills areas. You will assist with daily living tasks per the care plan and help maintain client independence with training and PPE provided.

CPR, First Aid, and Dementia training are offered; orientation is required, with competency exams annually to maintain certification and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with Client Care Manager.
• Completion of Caregiver Orientation.
• Must pass orientation exam with 80% minimum.
• U.S. citizenship or work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily living per their care plan.
• Support clients to maintain independence and use PPE as needed.
• Complete instrumental activities of daily living per plan of care.
• Attend training and orientation; participate in competency exams annually.

Skills

Follow verbal instructions

Written instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred but not required

Job description

We are looking for new caregivers to join our home care team in the Bensalem, Levittown, Fairless Hills areas.

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.

• The Caregiver will demonstrate understanding of and encourage the independent living philosophy.
• 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.
• The Caregiver will maintain confidentiality of client information as per HIPAA regulations.
• 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.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Care at Home employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Care at Home is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.