Weekend Caregiver (Kodak, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Kodak, TN

15h

About The Position

A Weekend Caregiver with Avenues Home Care of Tennessee provides care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often people who cannot care for themselves. The caregiver places client needs first and performs services in accordance with the client’s plan of care. The Knoxville office serves areas including Bearden, Knoxville, Kodak, Asbury, Claxton, and Maryville. The position may offer full-time, part-time, PRN, or short-shift schedules, including 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. Caregivers report daily activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and activity logs, and communicate through available channels such as phone, email, the agency app, or in person.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with the homecare company management system, ClearCare.
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 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 activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs, and use other available communication channels as needed.
Practice safety during all activities concerning 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 information, following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Maintain personal appearance in compliance with company policies, including the dress code.
Arrive on time for shifts and report scheduling changes in a timely manner.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and abide by company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.