Caregiver

Caregiver At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Caregiver, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled and most often those that cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform the following duties with the utmost care. Our office in provides caregivers for the local area including Brentwood, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and many others Caregiver Primary Responsibilities: Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during in-take. Those activities may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care. Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments and companionship. Other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care To report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs. Other communication avenues when available and as needed, including but not limited to phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face, etc. Shifts Offered Full Time Part Time 8 Hour Shifts 10 Hour Shifts 12 Hour Shifts PRN Short Shift Benefits Offered Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Mileage Flexible Schedules Work/Life Balance Overtime Pay PPE Provided Holiday Pay Referral Bonuses Mentorship Program Available Additional pay for "White Glove Services" As an Avenues Home Care Caregiver, you will also: Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds Demonstrate honesty, accountability and integrity Provide superior care to Avenues Home Care clients Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or change in condition Keep your personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care Policies, including abiding by company dress code Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately up the proper chain of command, as required by law Document any behavior, events, conditions or people that are out of the ordinary Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc. Attend meetings and in-services as requested. Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company. Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations. Other duties as assigned. Caregiver Required Knowledge: Work requires good communication skills. Ability to follow verbal and written assignments. Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare Caregiver Required Skills: Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Caregivers are required to: Maintain an established work schedule. Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy. 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 “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and will possess the following minimum requirements: 18 Years of Age or Older CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, preferred CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred Reliable Transportation Preferred Work Experience: Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled and other vulnerable clients Equipment Used: Telephone and/or Smartphone or Tablet Personal Protective Equipment Required Safety Expectations: Work safely and follow safety rules Report unsafe working conditions and behavior #J-18808-Ljbffr Avenues Home Care of Tennessee