In Home Personal Aide
On-siteSevierville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care. Provide medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation, and companionship. Report daily activity to the supervisor via the agency management system and activity logs. Maintain client safety, document unusual behaviors or conditions, and report suspected abuse or neglect immediately. Adhere to company policies, HIPAA regulations, and confidentiality requirements while attending requested meetings and in-services. Maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a "Fit for Duty" physical condition.
Required Qualifications
- 18 Years of Age or Older
- CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver
- CPR & First Aid Certifications
- Reliable Transportation
- 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
- 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
- Valid driver's license
- Automobile insurance
- Work safely and follow safety rules
- Report unsafe working conditions and behavior
- Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare
- Work requires good communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written assignments
- 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
- Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations
- Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company
- Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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