Caregiver

Charis Hearts • Welchland, TN

13d

About The Position

Charis Hearts, Inc. is a statewide homecare provider serving clients through the TennCare CHOICES program. Caregivers provide non-medical in-home and/or community care according to each client’s service plan. This position requires a non-smoking caregiver because the client has a severe allergy, and comfort working around animals because the client is transported with a service dog. Shifts vary from Sunday through Saturday based on client needs. The listed salary is $16.50.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid state ID or driver’s license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from client locations.
• Compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Honesty and integrity in all interactions.
• Willingness to attend training provided by referring agencies and/or the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities (MHDD).
• Must be a non-smoker because the client has a severe allergy.
• Must be comfortable working around animals, including a client’s service dog.

Responsibilities

• Perform client wellness checks to ensure their well-being.
• Assist clients with completing admission documents as needed.
• Help train other caregivers on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in the client’s home.
• Provide non-medical support to agency service recipients in accordance with the client’s service plan.
• Know and follow applicable service-delivery rules, policies, and procedures.
• Submit required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow the individual service plan for each recipient.
• Maintain confidentiality of client records and information unless authorized by written consent.
• Immediately report incidents of injury involving the service recipient or caregiver to a supervisor.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and a supervisor.
• Transport a client accompanied by their service dog, as required by client needs.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to meet caregiver needs.
• Top pay and weekly direct deposit.
• Health benefits available.
• Responsive support staff.
• Online training certificate.
• Fast onboarding.
• Policy-year maximum up to $5,000, plus an additional accident benefit up to $5,000 per accident.
• $0 telemedicine consultations available 24/7.
• $0 virtual primary care.
• Virtual behavioral health.
• $25 per visit at Hooray Health Network retail clinics and urgent care centers, with no additional charges after the visit.
• Physician office visits at First Health or an out-of-network provider.
• Imaging and lab coverage.
• Surgery benefits.
• Inpatient hospitalization benefits.
• Accidental death benefit.
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan.
• ACA preventive services covered 100% through the First Health Network.
• Discounts on prescriptions and weight-loss medications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed