Experienced Caregiver (Knoxville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring an Experienced Caregiver to provide care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often people who cannot care for themselves. Caregivers are expected to prioritize clients’ needs and deliver care in accordance with each client’s intake-based plan of care and the company’s service standards. Avenues uses its CareMatch program and behavioral assessment tools to match caregivers with clients and trains caregivers in the Avenues Home Care Way. The position serves clients in the Knoxville area, including Savannah, Bearden, Kingsley Station, Halls, and Farragut. Shifts offered include full-time, part-time, PRN, short shifts, and 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. The role requires safe, reliable care, timely communication and documentation, and protection of client confidentiality, including compliance with company policies and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written assignments.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Have effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Have 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 a fit-for-duty physical condition.
Have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
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.
Reliable transportation.
Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable clients.

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 and remain alert to potential care concerns or changes in a client’s condition.
Report suspected abuse or neglect immediately 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 requirements.
Maintain personal appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Report for shifts on time and communicate scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.