Day Shift Caregiver - 12 Hour Shifts (Hendersonville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Hendersonville, TN

20h•$15 - $18

About The Position

Day Shift Caregiver - 12 Hour Shifts URGENTLY HIRING Location: Hendersonville, TN Pay: $15.00-$18.00 based on experience Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Must be comfortable with cats At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Day Shift Caregiver, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled and most often those that cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform the following duties with the utmost care. Our office in Nashville provides caregivers for the local area including Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Ashland City, Hermitage, and many others

Requirements

Work requires good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Caregivers are required to: Maintain an established work schedule.
Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and will possess the following minimum requirements:
18 Years of Age or Older

Nice To Haves

CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, preferred
CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred
Reliable Transportation
Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled and other vulnerable clients

Responsibilities

Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during in-take. Those activities may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.
Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments and companionship.
Other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care
To report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs.
Other communication avenues when available and as needed, including but not limited to phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face, etc.
Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients
Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds
Demonstrate honesty, accountability and integrity
Provide superior care to Avenues Home Care clients
Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or change in condition
Keep your personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care Policies, including abiding by company dress code
Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes
Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately up the proper chain of command, as required by law
Document any behavior, events, conditions or people that are out of the ordinary
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company.
Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.