In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Avenues Home Care is a leading non-medical homecare company serving citizens in Middle Tennessee, offering a new approach to care by focusing on quality, reliability, and trust. Our Chattanooga office provides caregivers for the local area including Jasper, Cleveland, Signal Mountain, Dayton, Ooltewah, Hixson, Dalton GA, Lookout Mountain GA, Ringgold GA, and many others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care, including but not limited to:
  • Bathing, dressing, grooming, and 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, using available communication avenues (phone calls, emails, agency app, face-to-face, etc.)
• Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients
• 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
• Maintain 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 by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments
• Proficiency with Homecare Company Management System—ClearCare
• 18 years of age or older
• CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver (preferred)
• CPR & First Aid Certifications (preferred)
• Reliable transportation
• Maintain an established work schedule
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance

Skills

• 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

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

Safety Expectations

• Work safely and follow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

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"