Part Time Home Health Aide - HHA (Bristol, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Bristol, TN

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring a part-time Home Health Aide to provide non-medical home care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients in the Northeast Tennessee area. Caregivers are expected to prioritize clients’ needs and provide safe, reliable, and compassionate care in accordance with each client’s plan of care. The position is based around client visits and may involve a variety of shift lengths and schedules, including PRN and short shifts. The aide assists clients with activities of daily living and other tasks specified in their plans of care, communicates daily activities and concerns to a supervisor, and maintains accurate records. The role also requires following company policies, safety practices, confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, and reporting suspected abuse or neglect.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare homecare company management system.
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 fit-for-duty physical condition.
Have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Have reliable transportation.
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.

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 appointments, and companionship.
Complete 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, using other available communication channels 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 protected information in accordance with company policies and HIPAA requirements.
Follow company policies and procedures, including dress code and personal appearance standards.
Report for shifts on time and communicate scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.