Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare
In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper
Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
At Avenues Home Care of Tennessee, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As an In Home Caregiver – Housekeeper, 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 Knoxville provides caregivers for the area including Savannah, Bearden, Kingsley Station, Halls, Farragut, and many others.
In Home Caregiver – Housekeeper Primary Responsibilities
Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. 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
New Starting Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PPE Provided
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Daily Pay
Additional Responsibilities
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.
Required Knowledge
Work requires good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System—ClearCare.
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 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
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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In Home Caregiver – Housekeeper Primary Responsibilities
Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. 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
New Starting Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PPE Provided
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Daily Pay
Additional Responsibilities
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.
Required Knowledge
Work requires good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System—ClearCare.
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 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
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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