Weekend Caregiver (Greeneville, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Greeneville, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is hiring a Weekend Caregiver to provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often those unable to care for themselves. Caregivers serve clients in the Northeast Tennessee area, including Greeneville and surrounding communities. The role requires putting clients’ needs first and providing care according to each client’s intake-based plan of care. The caregiver assists with activities of daily living and other tasks specified in the plan of care, records and reports daily activities, communicates with supervisors through available channels, and follows agency policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements. The position requires maintaining a regular work schedule, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written assignments.
Be able to demonstrate that the essential job functions can be performed, 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.
Be able to 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.
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity.

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.
Perform 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.
Communicate with supervisors as needed through phone calls, email, the agency app, face-to-face conversations, or other available channels.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and follow safety rules.
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 protected information, including 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 and abide by company policies and procedures.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Perform other duties as assigned.