In Home Senior Care Assistant (Knoxville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring an In Home Senior Care Assistant to provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, including people who cannot care for themselves. The caregiver is expected to put each client’s needs first and provide care in accordance with the client’s plan of care. Caregivers are trained in the Avenues Home Care Way and matched to clients through the CareMatch program, which considers client needs and caregiver behavioral assessments. The Knoxville office serves Knoxville-area communities including Savannah, Bearden, Kingsley Station, Halls, and Farragut. The role includes assistance with activities of daily living and other care and household tasks specified in each client’s plan of care. Caregivers report daily activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and activity logs, and use other communication methods as needed. The position requires safe work practices, timely reporting of care concerns, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA-related requirements. Shifts offered include full-time, part-time, PRN, short shifts, and 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. The listing does not specify a particular employment type for this position.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate the ability 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, 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.
Lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Work safely, follow safety rules, and report unsafe working conditions or behavior.
Demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare homecare company management system.

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 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, and communicate through available methods such as phone, email, agency app, or face-to-face interaction.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and follow safety rules.
Remain alert to potential care concerns and changes in a client’s condition.
Immediately report suspected abuse or neglect 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 regulations.
Maintain a personal appearance consistent 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.