Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare is hiring: Caregiver in Greenevill

Overview

At Avenues Home Care of Tennessee, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a 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 Johnson City provides caregivers for the Northeast Tennessee area including Greeneville, Chuckey, Bulls Gap, Mosheim, Midway, Limestone, Telford, and many others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. These activities may include 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.
• Report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs. Use other communication avenues when available and as needed, including phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face interactions, etc.

Shifts offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

Benefits Offered

• New Starting Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Daily Pay

Caregiver Required Knowledge

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

Caregiver Required Skills

• 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 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