In Home Personal Aide (Knoxville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often people who cannot care for themselves. The aide is expected to put each client’s needs first and provide care according to the client’s intake plan of care. The Knoxville office serves Knoxville-area communities. Avenues Home Care uses its CareMatch program and behavioral assessment tools to match caregivers with clients, and trains caregivers in its service standards. The role includes personal care and assistance with daily activities, household tasks, medication assistance, meal preparation, shopping, transportation, and companionship. Aides document and report daily activities and relevant concerns using the agency management system and other communication channels. The position also requires safe work practices, confidentiality, timely attendance, and compliance with company policies and applicable reporting requirements.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to maintain an established work schedule.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Effective organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Maintain a fit-for-duty physical condition.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Reliable transportation.

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.
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 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 confidential information, following company policies and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain a professional appearance in compliance with company policies and dress code.
Arrive on time for shifts and report scheduling changes.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.