Weekend Caregiver

Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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, formerly Sentinel Homecare, is seeking a Weekend Caregiver to provide essential care for elderly and vulnerable clients in Nashville, TN. Key responsibilities include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and ensuring client safety. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a CNA license or relevant experience, and the ability to maintain professional standards. The position offers various shifts and benefits such as health insurance and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as per care plans.
• Report daily activity to a supervisor using various communication methods.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Effective organizational and planning skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

CNA License or alternate caregiver experience

CPR & First Aid Certifications

Tools

ClearCare Homecare Management System

Telephone or Smartphone

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Weekend 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.

Weekend Caregiver Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. Activities may include bathing, dressing, grooming, 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.
• Report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and activity logs via phone, email, agency app, or face-to-face communication as needed.

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"

Additional Duties and Expectations

• 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 personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care Policies, including 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.

Required Knowledge

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Proficiency with Homecare Company Management System – ClearCare.

Required Skills

• Maintain an established work schedule.
• Effective interpersonal and communication 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 a minimum of the following requirements:
• 18 Years of Age or Older.
• CNA License or alternate caregiver experience 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.