Caregiver - Home Health Aide - Non-Medical

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - paid time off

Medical/Dental (minimum hours)

Weekly Pay

Paid In-services/Training

Dementia training

EVV Performance incentive available

Job summary

JEVS Care at Home in Pittsburgh is seeking caregivers to support clients in Crafton Heights, Squirrel Hill, and Hazelwood. You will follow individualized care plans and assist with daily living activities to promote independence.

We provide training, PPE, CPR/First Aid, dementia care, and ongoing orientation. PTO, weekly pay, and benefits are available. You must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred but not required.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and communicate with the Client Care Manager.
• Complete caregiver orientation and pass post-orientation exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities per their care plan.
• Support independence and respect client preferences and routines.
• Provide training and access to PPE; CPR/First Aid and dementia training offered.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required documentation.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication with supervisor

Caregiving basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA preferred but not required

Job description

WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR CAREGIVERS FOR CASES IN CRAFTON HEIGHTS, 15220, CRAFTON, 15205, SQUIRREL HILL, 15217, AND HAZELWOOD, 15207.

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.