Entry Level Caregiver

About the role

Avenues Home Care is a leading non-medical homecare company serving citizens in Middle Tennessee. We offer a new approach to care by focusing on quality, reliability, and trust. As an Entry Level Caregiver, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled, and most often those who cannot care for themselves.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during in-take.
• 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.
• Perform 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 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 Shifts.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Mileage
• Flexible Schedules
• Work/Life Balance
• Overtime Pay
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Mentorship Program Available
• Additional pay for "White Glove Services"

Required Knowledge

• 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.
• Preferred: CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, CPR & First Aid Certifications, reliable transportation, prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable clients.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred: CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver.
• Preferred: CPR & First Aid Certifications.
• Preferred: Reliable Transportation.