Home Care Center Team Member

Knox Area Rescue Ministries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the community is seeking a Team Member for its Home Care Center. This role focuses on providing compassionate care and support to vulnerable individuals, while promoting a safe and respectful environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant healthcare experience and a commitment to Christian values.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to identify, respond, and defuse crisis situations.
• Commitment to the Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assessments.
• Advocate for guests and coordinate their needs.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Healthcare Experience

Tools

Case Worthy Software

Job description

Title:Team Member

Department: Home Care Center

Reports To:Navigator of Health and Wellness

Status:Full Time/Part Time/PRN, Non-exempt, Non-Clinical

Summary:

Are you a Medical Assistant, CNA, Home Health, or Hospice aide who enjoys caring for others and wants to make a difference in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable?Are you a team player who thrives in a home-like environment? Our KARM Home Care Center is a safe, respectful environment based in Biblical hospitality for both our guests and our staff.Our team provides healthcare and recuperation support for both male and female KARM guests.We strive to offer an environment of hope, growth, and commitment to support our guests continued physical, mental, and spiritual recovery. We have a dynamic team that is growing with an inspiring “can-do” approach to patient care. There is no room for “That’s not my job.” in our department.

Responsibilities:

• Patient care and assessments.
• Advocate for our guests and coordinate their needs.
  
• Treat guests and coworkers with overwhelming Biblical hospitality and respect.
  
• Provide spiritual comfort through listening, prayer, and guidance for guests as opportunities are presented.
  
• Administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure the safety and security of the HomeCare environment for guests, employees, and volunteers.
  
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
  
• Represent KARM appropriately to guests, volunteers, donors, and partner agencies.
  
• Ability to work interdependently with other KARM teams and community partners.
  

Requirements

• This position reports to KARM’s Care Center Director.
• One year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• A basic understanding of trauma, mental illness and substance abuse.
• Ability to show compassion, set appropriate boundaries, and exercise mature judgment.
• Ability to identify, respond, and defuse crisis situations.
• Attend CPR and Basic First Aid training within 2 weeks of hire.
• Good organizational and administrative skills including accurate documentation.
• Ability to receive and give directions.
• High degree of flexibility.
• A working knowledge of community resources.
• Basic understanding of boundary setting and protection of patient medical information.
• Current driver’s license.
• Commitment to the Christian faith.

Working Conditions

• KARM’s ministry campus facility with restricted access in the KARM Home Care Center.
  
• Healthcare in a home-like setting.
• Walking, standing, sitting, bending, and minimal lifting are required.
  
• Exposure to infectious diseases requiring understanding of universal precautions.
  
• Exposure to stressful patient situations requiring compassion and discernment.
  
• Attendance at meetings and occasional special events as requested by the Director, which may be outside of the normal work schedule.
  
• The KARM Home Care Center is part of KARM’s 24/7 staff category. Staffing schedules including holiday coverage will be coordinated through the Director.
  

Specific Training

These training categories are provided as part of each team member’s development. Previous experience is always helpful.

• CPR/AED/First Aid
• Wound care training
• Trauma Informed Care.
  
• Boundaries within the workplace.
  
• Protocols for managing exposure to bodily fluids.
  
• Infection control.
  
• Management of communicable diseases.
  
• De-escalation of behaviors.
  
• Orientation for understanding and maintaining patient care plans.
  
• Real-time recognition of medical issues.
  
• Case management software (Case Worthy)