Private Duty Caregiver

About the Role

At Avenues Home Care of Tennessee, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Private Duty Caregiver, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled, and most often those that cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform the following duties with the utmost care. Our office in Knoxville provides caregivers for areas including Bearden, Knoxville, Kodak, Asbury, Claxton, Maryville, and many others.

Our Caregivers

We take the time to match our clients with the right caregiver through our CareMatch program. This program allows us to assess and understand our clients’ needs so that we can provide the best care possible. Our caregivers are trained in the Avenues Home Care Way to ensure they meet our high standards of service. We take great care in matching the right caregiver to the right client. By using behavioral assessment tools, we gain insight into our caregivers and match that to the needs and desires of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care, including: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care.
• Assist with medication, 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 communication avenues such as phone calls, emails, agency app, face-to-face, etc.
• Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients.
• Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or changes in condition.
• Document any behavior, events, conditions, or people that are out of the ordinary.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance and adhere to the 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.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and correspondence.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, preferred.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Homecare Company Management System (ClearCare).

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• 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.

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.

Shifts Offered

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

Benefits

• New Starting Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Daily Pay