Caregiver

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee; Chattanooga (TN); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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"

Zusammenfassung

Avenues Home Care in Chattanooga provides compassionate caregivers who assist the elderly and disabled with daily living activities, medications, and essential household tasks. You will work with families to ensure safety, comfort, and independence in the client’s home environment.

The role offers flexible shifts including full-time, part-time, 8/10/12-hour options, PRN and short shifts, with benefits such as health, dental and vision insurance, mileage reimbursement, and a focus on work/life

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to assist with ADLs and elder care.
• Experience using homecare management systems is a plus.
• CPR & First Aid certifications preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as per care plan.
• Assist with medication reminders and administration as permitted.
• Provide housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, and transportation support.
• Document daily activities and report changes to supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Reliable transportation

Ausbildung

CNA license or alternate caregiving experience

Tools

ClearCare

Jobbeschreibung

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 Chattanooga provides caregivers for the local area including Jasper, Cleveland, Signal Mountain, Dayton, Ooltewah, Hixson, Dalton GA, Lookout Mountain GA, Ringgold GA, 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