In Home Senior Care Assistant (Sevierville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Sevierville, TN

18h

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, often people who cannot care for themselves. The role requires putting each client's needs first and delivering care according to the client's plan of care. Caregivers are matched with clients through the CareMatch program and trained in the Avenues Home Care Way. The assistant helps clients with activities of daily living and other care and household needs, communicates and documents daily activities, and watches for changes in condition or other concerns. The position also requires following company policies, protecting confidential information, and maintaining safety while providing care. Shifts listed include full-time, part-time, PRN, short shifts, and 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Have good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Demonstrate 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.
Be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
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.
Assist with medication, 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 activities to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs, using other communication methods as needed.
Practice safety in 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.
Maintain an appearance compliant with company policies, including the 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 behavior, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and other confidential information, including compliance with company policies and HIPAA requirements.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.