We are selective. Our caregivers make a difference. They are dependable, reliable, sensitive, honest and trustworthy. They believe in our mission, our vision and our company. They are part of our unified, professional team.

Ask any employee of Avenue HomeCare and they will tell you that working here is much more than a job, it's a lifestyle. We are all partners in our mission: all with one commonality - a commitment to ensuring the highest level of patient care and customer service.

In order to assure our clients only the highest quality professionals, we require the following pre-employment screening on ALL applicants:

• A documented verification and summary of the professional training, education and professional qualifications, in the form of either a resume or application.


• An initial telephone screen/interview is conducted. Following this, all pre-qualified applicants are invited to an in-office orientation.


• A copy and phone or internet verification of appropriate license, listing card, registry and/or certification to practice in the state in which they are employed by Avenue HomeCare.


• Documentation that at least two (2) satisfactory references were checked.


• Social security number, Valid Drivers License (a DMV check is also run), Valid Vehicle Insurance and I-9 Verification


• Written documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination or documented refusal.


• Written documentation of a negative PPD TB skin test performed by Avenue HomeCare within the past twelve (12) months. Avenue HomeCare requires a two-step PPD on all new employees.


• Written documentation of the individual's immunity history for tetanus, varicella, pertussis, and MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella). If previous rubella is not in the history, and titer is negative, a rubella vaccine shall be required, except when medically contraindicated.


• Skills competency checklist including age-specific competency assessment, as appropriate. Orientation to OSHA & JCAHO policies and procedures which includes: pain management, body mechanics/back safety, universal precautions, bloodborne pathogens, infection control, fire safety, & hazardous materials


• Negative drug screen.


• Background checks:
  
• Criminal background check for all states (state-wide if available) resided in during the last 5 years.
• SBI criminal background check for: All licensed and non-licensed personnel sent to maintenance and security.
• FBI fingerprint criminal background check for: All licensed and non-licensed personnel sent to maintenance and security who have lived in North Carolina for less than five years.
• Documentation that Office of Inspector General (OIG) Sanction Verification has been completed on all placements. This exclusion is conducted initially and every 30 days thereafter for all active personnel of Avenue HomeCare, Inc.
• North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry verifications will be conducted on all non-licensed placements.


• Annual performance review/ongoing competency validation, to include age specific competence validation, as appropriate


• Current CPR on all licensed professionals and offered to all non-licensed professionals


• Annual continuing education requirement. Avenue HomeCare provides quarterly trainings and in-service education sessions for all employees. All employees must attend a minimum of one session per year to continue employment.