Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare · 3 weeks ago
In Home Personal Aide
Avenues Home Care of Tennessee is dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly and vulnerable populations. As an In Home Personal Aide, you will assist clients with daily living activities and ensure their needs are met with compassion and professionalism.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHome Health CareHospital
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
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
Qualification
Required
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments
Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare
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
18 Years of Age or Older
Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds
Preferred
CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, preferred
CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred
Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled and other vulnerable clients
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PPE Provided
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Daily Pay