Caregiver (Greeneville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Greeneville, TN

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About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring a Caregiver to provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often including people who cannot care for themselves. Caregivers serve the Northeast Tennessee area, including Greeneville and surrounding communities, with an office in Johnson City. The role requires putting clients’ needs first and following the client’s plan of care and company policies. Caregivers help clients with activities of daily living and other household needs, keep supervisors informed about daily activities and changes in client condition, document relevant events, protect confidential information, and practice safe care. Work schedules may include full-time, part-time, PRN, and shifts of varying lengths.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Be able to maintain an established work schedule.
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 perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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, and use other communication methods as needed.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and report unsafe working conditions or behavior.
Provide superior care, maintain honesty and accountability, and remain alert to care concerns or changes in a client’s condition.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Report for shifts on time and communicate scheduling changes promptly.
Report suspected abuse or neglect immediately through the proper chain of command, as required by law.
Document unusual behaviors, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other information, including by following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.