Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

JEVS Care at Home; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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 is seeking compassionate caregivers in the Lehigh County area to support clients with daily living activities per their care plans, empowering independence. Training on ADLs, PPE, CPR, First Aid and dementia care is provided to all caregivers.

Caregivers assist with activities of daily living, maintain client confidentiality, and complete competency and recertification courses. A valid US work status is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communication with Client Care Manager

Caregiver Orientation completion

U.S. citizenship or work authorization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred but not required

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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