Private Duty Caregiver (Sevierville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Sevierville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver to provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often people who cannot care for themselves. Caregivers are expected to put client needs first and deliver care according to each client’s plan of care. The agency uses its CareMatch program and behavioral assessment tools to match caregivers with clients, and trains caregivers in the Avenues Home Care Way. The role includes assisting clients with activities of daily living and other services specified in their care plans. Caregivers report daily activities to a supervisor using the agency management system and activity logs, and communicate through available channels such as phone, email, the agency app, or in person. The posting lists full-time, part-time, PRN, and short-shift options, including 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess the required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, the ability to perform the essential job functions.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
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, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care, as specified in the plan of 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 activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs; communicate through other available channels as needed.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients.
Provide superior care and remain alert to potential care concerns or changes in a client’s condition.
Maintain personal appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Report for shifts on time and make scheduling changes in a timely manner.
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 information, including compliance with company confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior, and follow safety rules.