Caregiver

Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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"

Job summary

Avenues Home Care in Brentwood is seeking Caring and reliable caregivers to support elderly and disabled clients in their own homes. You will assist with ADLs, medications, housekeeping, meals, transportation, and companionship, following each client’s care plan with privacy and dignity in mind.

We offer flexible full-time or part-time shifts (8, 10, 12 hours, or PRN), mileage reimbursement, and benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Experience in home care or with elderly/disabled clients preferred.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 pounds and using a management system.
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA-compliant practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living as per care plan (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.).
• Provide medication assistance, housekeeping, meal prep, transportation and companionship.
• Report daily activities to supervisor and document in system.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies; maintain neat appearance and professional conduct.

Skills

Attentive to client needs

Effective communication

Dependability

Respect for confidentiality

Physical stamina (lift up to 50 lbs)

Education

CNA certification or caregiver experience

Age 18 or older

Tools

ClearCare

Job description

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

• 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