Overnight Caregiver

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Mileage

Flexible Schedules

Overtime Pay

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Mentorship Program

Job summary

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is looking for Overnight Caregivers in Nashville. You will care for elderly and vulnerable clients, assisting with daily activities and ensuring their safety and comfort. Roles include full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid mileage, and a mentorship program. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions carefully. Join us to make a difference in our clients' lives!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Prior experience assisting with ADLs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living as per the care plan.
• Communicate daily activities to a supervisor.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CNA License

CPR & First Aid Certifications

Tools

ClearCare Management System

Telephone

Smartphone or Tablet

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Overnight Caregiver

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As an Overnight 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 Nashville provides caregivers for the local area including Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Ashland City, Hermitage, and many others

Overnight 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 Overnight 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.

Overnight Caregiver Required Knowledge:

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

Overnight 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