In Home Private Duty Caregiver

Avenues Home Care, formerly Comprehensive Care; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-medical homecare company in Chattanooga is seeking dedicated In Home Private Duty Caregivers to provide exceptional care for the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable clients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, medication help, and maintaining client safety and confidentiality. Flexible schedules offer full-time and part-time options, with numerous benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Mileage

Flexible Schedules

Work/Life Balance

Paid Overtime

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated caregiver experience preferred.
• Fit for duty physical condition and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Report daily activities through the agency management system.
• Provide companionship and transportation to appointments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CNA License or equivalent

CPR & First Aid Certifications

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Homecare Company Management System

Job description

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At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As an In Home Private Duty 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

The Avenues Home Care Way

Avenues Home Care is a leading non-medical homecare company serving citizens in Middle Tennessee. We offer a new approach to care by focusing on quality, reliability and trust.

Whether it is small day-to-day tasks or important, life-changing events, we are here to provide exceptional care all along the way.

In Home Private Duty 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 In Home Private Duty 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.
  
  

In Home Private Duty Caregiver Required Knowledge

• Work requires good communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare
  
  

In Home Private Duty 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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