Caregiver

Nightingale Respite care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Weekly direct deposit

Health benefits available

Online training certificate

Fast onboarding

Job summary

Nightingale Respite Care is seeking a caring caregiver to join our team, delivering quality non-medical homecare to our aging population in Knoxville, TN. Flexible scheduling, top pay with weekly direct deposit, and health benefits are among the benefits.

Responsibilities include companionship, housekeeping, mobility assistance, meal support, and emergency reporting, with shifts Sunday–Saturday. Equal opportunity employer and on-going training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• 1 year caregiver experience in health care, nursing home, hospital or other homecare setting required.
• Valid driver's license/state ID and reliable daily transportation.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Adequate physical endurance.

Responsibilities

• Offering companionship and emotional support.
• Housekeeping.
• Assists clients with transfers and ambulation including use of cane, walker, wheelchair or Hoyer Lift (specific to client).
• Assists clients with bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Plan, prepare and serve meals, with assistance from the clients (when they are able).
• Assists clients with toileting, including use of bedpan, or toilet.
• Report on any unusual events or occurrences to the administrator.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Completes all other duties within the Client Service Plan.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Description

Caregiver Job Description

Nightingale Respite Care is looking for a Caregiver to become part of our team and join our mission of providing quality non-medical homecare to our aging population.

• Flexible Schedule (Scheduling to meet your needs)
• Top Pay, Weekly Direct Deposit
• Health Benefits Available
• Responsive Support Staff
• Online Training Certificate
• Fast Onboarding

*Varying Shifts Available Sunday - Saturday based on the client's need

Duties and Responsibilities May Include (depending on Client Service Plan):

• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Housekeeping
• Assists clients with transfers and ambulation including use of cane, walker, and wheelchair or Hoyer Lift (specific to client)
• Assists clients with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Plan, prepare and serve meals, with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Assists clients with toileting, including use of bedpan, or toilet
• Report on any unusual events or occurrences to the administrator
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Completes all other duties within the Client Service Plan

Benefits Available to Our Caregivers:

• Policy Year Maximum up to $5,000
• Plus, Additional Accident Benefit (up to $5,000 Per Accident)
• $0 Telemedicine Consults 24/7
• $0 Virtual Primary Care
• Virtual Behavioral Health*
• $25 per visit fee* at Hooray Health Network Retail Clinic and Urgent Care Centers with no additional charges after your visit
• Physician Office Visits at First Health or Out of Network Provider
• Imaging/Lab coverage
• Surgery Benefits
• Inpatient Hospitalization Benefits
• Accidental Death
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
• ACA Preventive Services 100% covered through First Health Network
• Discount on Prescriptions and Weight Loss Medications
• And More!

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of each client.

Nightingale Respite Care is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Nightingale Respite Care will not alter caregiver assignments based on preference regarding cultural or racial background or other protected class status.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a background check
• 1 year caregiver experience in health care, nursing home, hospital or other homecare agency setting required
• Valid driver's license/state ID and reliable daily transportation
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Adequate physical endurance