What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Weekly Pay position at LHC Group?
Summary
We're hiring a PT/PRN Caregiver to care for our in-home patients one-on-one in Manchester, TN | Enjoy Weekly Pay!
At Suncrest Companion Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:
- Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
- Flexibility for true work-life balance
- Career mobility and growth opportunities
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) which may include mobility, transfer, ambulation, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping/errands transportation, and medication reminders per state/program scope of practice. shopping/errands transportation, and medication reminders per state/program scope of practice as indicated on the aide assignment.
- Reports any unusual circumstance in client’s condition or home environment to supervisor timely.
- Utilizes Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program as applicable including documenting all client related activities and tasks timely.
- Maintains client confidentiality, adheres to agency policies and procedures, and participates on agency performance improvement activities, performs all other duties as assigned.
- Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Prior experience in home care preferred.
- CPR certification as required.
State Specific Requirements
- TN: Successful completion of a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which include sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to health care at home.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients needs.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task, self-directed, good time management skills, courteous, and common sense.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential.
- Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
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Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.