In Home Personal Aide (Sevierville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Sevierville, TN

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, including people who cannot care for themselves. The aide is expected to place the client’s needs first and deliver care according to the client’s intake-based plan of care. The company uses its CareMatch program and behavioral assessment tools to match clients with caregivers, and trains caregivers in the Avenues Home Care Way. The role includes personal care, household assistance, companionship, transportation, and documentation of daily activities. Aides must follow company policies and safety practices, protect confidential information in accordance with company policies and HIPAA regulations, and promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, safety concerns, or changes in a client’s condition. Work may be offered in full-time, part-time, PRN, and short-shift arrangements, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts listed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare homecare company management system.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the job, 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.
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 plan of care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care.
Assist with medication, 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, and communicate through available 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 work-related information, following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Report for shifts on time and communicate scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.