At Home Caregiver (Bristol, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Bristol, TN

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is a non-medical homecare company serving Northeast Tennessee. At Home Caregivers provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, placing client needs first and completing duties with care. The role follows each client’s plan of care and includes personal care, household assistance, medication assistance, transportation, and companionship. Caregivers communicate and document daily activities, follow company policies and safety procedures, protect confidential information, and report care concerns or suspected abuse or neglect through the proper channels. Shifts offered include full-time, part-time, PRN, short shifts, and 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must maintain an established work schedule.
Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Must have effective organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Must maintain a fit-for-duty physical condition.
Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Must be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Must have good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written assignments.
Must demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare homecare company management system.

Nice To Haves

CNA license or alternate experience as a caregiver.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Reliable transportation.
Prior experience assisting with Activities of Daily Living or caring for elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with plan-of-care Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care.
Provide medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship.
Complete other household tasks specified in the client’s plan of care.
Report daily activities to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs; communicate through available channels such as phone, email, the agency app, or in person.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and report unsafe working conditions or behavior.
Provide superior care and remain alert to potential care concerns or changes in a client’s condition.
Report suspected abuse or neglect immediately through the proper chain of command, as required by law.
Document unusual behavior, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other work-related information, including following company confidentiality and HIPAA procedures.
Follow the company dress code and maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
Report to shifts on time and communicate scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.