Lead Caregiver

About the role

Avenues Home Care is seeking a Lead Caregiver to provide care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients in the Nashville area, including Belle Meade, Green Hills, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Ashland City, Hermitage, and surrounding communities. Our caregivers are matched with clients through our CareMatch program, which uses behavioral assessment tools to ensure compatibility, and all caregivers are trained in the Avenues Home Care Way to meet our high service standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client's plan of care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care
• Provide medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to appointments, and companionship
• Complete other household tasks as specified in the client's plan of care
• Report daily activity through the agency management system and daily activity logs, as well as through phone calls, emails, agency app, or face-to-face communication as needed
• Practice safety in all activities concerning clients
• Lift or push up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity
• Provide superior care and remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or changes in condition
• Maintain personal appearance in compliance with company policies, including dress code
• Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately to 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, and other information
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested
• Abide by all company policies and procedures
• Ensure protection of confidential information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments
• 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
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• 18 years of age or older
• CNA License or alternate caregiver experience, preferred
• CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred
• Reliable transportation, 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 as required.

Safety Expectations

Work safely and follow safety rules; report unsafe working conditions and behavior.