Caregiver-Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Allpro Homecare is looking for an In-Home Caregiver to become part of our team and join our mission of providing quality care to our veteran population.

This is an Independent Contractor 1099 Position

Benefits of working for Allpro :

• Set your own schedule
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Advancement Opportunities
• Online Training

Job Summary :

• Provides non-medical personal care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), housekeeping tasks, help with preparing meals, companionship and assistance with quality time activities, and other related supportive services aimed to enhance the client’s quality of life, safety, and healthy living at home.
• Observes, records and reports activities and changes to the administrator.
• Must demonstrate competence in performing the necessary skills and only perform those skills described in the Service Plan for each assigned client.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists client with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Assists client with toileting, including use of bedpan, commode or toilet
• Assists client with transfers and ambulation including use of cane, walker, and wheelchair
• Performs housekeeping duties
• Plan, prepare and serve meals, with assistance from the clients (when they are able).
• Assists with shopping and errands
• Report any unusual events or occurrences to the administrator
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Completes all other duties within the Client Service Plan

Qualifications :

• Available to work different shifts, including nights and / or weekends
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a background
• Experience as a Caregiver preferable
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation
• Willingness to travel at least 45 minutes is a must
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Adequate physical endurance

Allpro is a business founded and owned by a service-disabled veteran. Serving those who have sacrificed for our country is fundamental to our goals.

We have worked extensively with the Department of Veteran Affairs and take pride in honoring our veterans by providing the best in homecare services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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