Caregiver (Kodak, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Kodak, TN

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About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee caregivers provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, prioritizing each client’s needs and following the client’s plan of care. The role includes supporting activities of daily living and providing household assistance, transportation, and companionship. Caregivers report daily activity through the agency management system and daily activity logs, and communicate with supervisors using available channels. Caregivers are expected to practice safety, provide superior care, maintain professional appearance and confidentiality, report suspected abuse or neglect and other concerns, document unusual events, attend requested meetings and in-services, and follow company policies and procedures. The position requires maintaining an established work schedule and a fit-for-duty physical condition.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Have good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Have effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Have effective organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Maintain a fit-for-duty physical condition.
Have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity.
Be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare home care 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 activities of daily living specified in their plans of care, 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.
Perform other household tasks specified in the client’s plan of care.
Report daily activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs.
Communicate with supervisors through available channels, including phone calls, email, the agency app, and face-to-face communication.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and follow safety rules.
Remain alert to 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 and other information, following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Report for 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.