Part Time Home Health Aide - HHA (Johnson City, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Johnson City, TN

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring a part-time Home Health Aide to provide non-medical care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients in the Northeast Tennessee area. The caregiver is expected to prioritize client needs and provide safe, reliable, and respectful support in accordance with each client’s plan of care. The position includes assisting clients with activities of daily living and other authorized household and personal-care tasks, documenting daily activities, and communicating with supervisors about care concerns or changes in a client’s condition. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality, following company policies and safety procedures, attending meetings or in-services as requested, and reporting suspected abuse or neglect as required by law.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare homecare company management system.
Be able to perform the essential job functions, 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, 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 activities of daily living 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 activities to a supervisor using the agency management system and daily activity logs.
Communicate with supervisors through available channels, such as phone calls, emails, the agency app, or face-to-face communication.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and report unsafe working conditions or behavior.
Remain alert to potential care concerns or changes in clients’ conditions.
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 confidential information, following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance in compliance with company policies and dress code.
Arrive on time for shifts and report scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.