Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - paid time off

Medical/Dental (must meet minimumhours

Weekly Pay

Paid In-services/Training

Dementia training

EVV Performance incentive available

Job summary

JEVS Care at Home in the Lehigh Valley is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support clients with daily living activities according to their care plans.

You will be trained in ADLs, PPE usage, CPR/First Aid, and dementia care, with ongoing in-service sessions and annual re-certifications. This role emphasizes client independence, confidentiality, and collaborative work with the Client Care Manager to ensure high-quality home care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• CNA preferred but not required; must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with the Client Care Manager and complete orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities per their care plan.
• Maintain client independence and use training and PPE as provided.
• Complete required trainings, CPR/First Aid, and dementia care development.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and complete care documentation.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication with supervisor

Caregiver orientation completion

Exam completion

Education

HS diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide preferred

Job description

• Medical/Dental (must meet minimum hours worked requirement)
• Weekly Pay
• Paid In-services/Training
• Dementia training

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.

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