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Experienced CNA

Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare, Rossville, GA, United States


Overview

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As an Experienced CNA, 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 provides caregivers for the local area including Rossville, Woodland Hills, Lakeview, and many others.

Responsibilities

Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. Activities may include bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.

Assist with medication administration, 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 (phone calls, emails, agency app, face-to-face, etc.).

Shifts

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"

Experience and Responsibilities

Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients.

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.

Keep your personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care Policies, including company 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, etc.

Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company.

Ensure protection of confidential information in accordance with company policies and HIPAA regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

Work requires 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 and the following minimum requirements:

18 Years of Age or Older

CNA License or PCA License REQUIRED

CPR & First Aid Certifications

Negative TB test required

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

Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules

Report unsafe working conditions and behavior

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