Caregiver (Rossville, GA)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Rossville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Home Care caregivers provide care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often people who cannot care for themselves. Caregivers prioritize client needs and follow the client’s intake-based plan of care. The role serves local communities including Rossville, Woodland Hills, and Lakeview. Caregivers may work full-time, part-time, PRN, or short shifts, with shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours. They must follow company policies, protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA-related procedures, document and report care activities and concerns, and maintain safe practices. The position requires physical fitness for duty and the ability to lift or push up to 50 pounds. Avenues Home Care provides telephone and/or smartphone or tablet access as equipment for the work.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable clients.
Reliable transportation is listed as preferred, although it is also stated as a minimum requirement.

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 as specified in the plan of care.
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, and communicate through available channels such as phone, email, the agency app, or face-to-face communication.
Practice safety in all activities concerning 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.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Arrive on time for shifts and report scheduling changes promptly.
Immediately report suspected abuse or neglect through the proper chain of command as required by law.
Document unusual behavior, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other information, following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Follow all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.