In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Bristol, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Bristol, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is a non-medical homecare company serving communities throughout Northeast Tennessee. The In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA provides care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, prioritizing each client's needs and following the plan of care established during intake. The role involves personal care, household assistance, companionship, transportation, and communication with a supervisor about daily activities and changes in a client's condition. Caregivers are expected to practice safety, demonstrate honesty and accountability, protect confidential information, follow company policies and HIPAA requirements, and report suspected abuse or neglect promptly. The position requires maintaining a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and a fit-for-duty physical condition. Shifts may be offered as full-time, part-time, PRN, or short shifts, in 8-, 10-, or 12-hour durations.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with the homecare company management system, ClearCare.
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, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Be able to 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, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
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 and from appointments, and companionship.
Perform other household tasks specified in the client's plan of care.
Report daily activities to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs, using other communication methods as needed.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and report unsafe conditions or behavior.
Provide superior care and remain alert to potential care concerns or changes in a client's condition.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Arrive on time for shifts and report scheduling changes promptly.
Immediately report suspected abuse or neglect through the proper chain of command as required by law.
Document unusual behaviors, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other work-related information, following company policies and HIPAA requirements.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and abide by company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.