Experienced Caregiver (Nashville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Nashville, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Experienced Caregiver at Avenues Home Care, you will be a primary representative of the company, providing care for the elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients who often cannot care for themselves. You are expected to prioritize the client's needs and perform duties with the utmost care. The Nashville office serves various local areas including Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Ashland City, and Hermitage. The company uses a CareMatch program to assess client needs and match them with suitable caregivers, who are trained in the Avenues Home Care Way to ensure high standards of service. Behavioral assessment tools are utilized to gain insight into caregivers and align them with client needs and desires.

Requirements

Work requires good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare.
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.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Possess automobile insurance.
Be 18 Years of Age or Older.
Work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Nice To Haves

CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, preferred
CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.
Assist with medication assistance.
Provide housekeeping services.
Perform laundry duties.
Prepare meals.
Assist with feeding.
Conduct shopping.
Provide transportation to and from appointments.
Offer companionship.
Perform other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care.
Report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs.
Utilize other communication avenues when available and as needed, including 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.