Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver (Johnson City, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Johnson City, TN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

At Avenues Home Care of Tennessee, caregivers are the front line and most common representative. As a Housekeeper and Companion 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 duties with the utmost care. Our office in Johnson City provides caregivers for the Northeast Tennessee area including Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville, Elizabethton, Erwin, and many others. We take the time to match our clients with the right caregiver through our CareMatch program. This program allows us to assess and understand our clients’ needs so that we can provide the best care possible. Our caregivers are trained in the Avenues Home Care Way to ensure they meet our high standards of service. We take great care in matching the right caregiver to the right client. By using behavioral assessment tools, we gain insight into our caregivers and match that to the needs and desires of our clients.

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.
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
CPR & First Aid Certifications
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.
Assist with 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.
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.
Use 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.