Lead Caregiver
On-siteBrentwood, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation. Manage medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and transportation while reporting daily activity through the ClearCare management system. Maintain client safety, document behavioral changes, and report suspected abuse immediately. Practice safety protocols, maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations, and attend required in-services. Maintain a valid driver's license and "Fit for Duty" physical condition. Full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts available with health, dental, and vision insurance, paid mileage, and flexible scheduling.
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
- 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
- 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
- Work requires good communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written assignments
- Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare
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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