Nature of the Job: The Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting caregivers in their daily tasks to be successful with their clients and representing Homewatch CareGivers in the most professional way.
Scope of Position: Reports to the Operations Manager. This is a salaried position.
Knowledge and Skills Required: The Care Coordinator for the agency must meet the following qualifications:
1. Self-starter who is energetic, upbeat, organized, passionate about our services, and willing to do whatever it takes to get a job done.
2. Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a diverse community.
3. The ability to gather information and implement suggested changes for the success of caregiver interactions
4. Clean, professional image, behavior, and demeanor are expected at all times.
5. Participate & foster an environment where we are supported by a team committed to providing the highest level of care.
6. Excellent time-management skills and the ability to effectively multi-task.
7. Possess excellent problem-solving techniques and abilities
8. Able to communicate with prospective employees, clients, and referral sources.
9. Ability to be accountable for results.
10. Willingness to learn and adhere to agency policies on an ongoing basis.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills Required:
1. Be willing to go the EXTRA mile to succeed.
2. Caregiver skills experience.
3. Healthcare experience.
4. Software experience with Microsoft Suite.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Be a role model at all times – demonstrating professional behavior, dress and following all company policies.
2. Perform field visits every 7-10 days with all shifts assigned. Completing field visit paperwork for each visit. Also providing caregivers with any needed supplies while visiting.
3. Review the home safety assessment and individual care plan (ICP) for accuracy, make any updates to the ICP concerning medication changes & times for medication reminders, assess fall risk and mobility, and review daily activities along with routines the client prefers. Provide all ICP changes to the Operations Manager for review and system updating. Communicate those changes to all caregivers working with clients.
4. Encourage and coach caregivers as needed to assist with improving the client's care and relationships. If continued issues occur and possible disciplinary action is needed, the Operations Manager will do so in accordance with our policy and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
5. Work directly with the Operations Manager and office staff on suggestions for matching caregivers and clients for successful client and caregiver relationships.
6. Communicate with ALL members of the team immediately, effectively, and consistently so no balls are dropped in processes
7. Respond timely to all phone calls and text messages.
8. Introduce new caregivers to clients for the first time and, review the ICP and, demonstrate what tasks need to be completed, answer any questions the caregivers may have – caregiver transitions.
9. Meet & greets – assist with introductions when clients want to meet a caregiver before deciding if they are a good fit and want to hire our company to assist them.
10. Maintain confidentiality of agency, employee, and client matters. Follow all HIPPA laws
11. Update the Operations manager on any situation immediately where caregivers have hurt themselves at work or away from work.
12. Provide care for clients in the event that a caregiver does not call and/or does not show up for their shifts. Be prepared at all times to assist in these last-minute situations.
13. Identify any critical incidents or complaints and notify the Operations Manager immediately.
14. Input and review daily journals in client and caregiver files.
15. Work on call as part of group rotation
16. Any other duty requested to maintain the operations of the business.
Experience and Training:
1. Minimum of 2 years of working with clients/caregivers.
2. Minimum of two years of experience, including at least 1-year experience in a specific field assisting seniors and/or disabled clients.
3. Preferred additional 1 year of administrative or other work in an office setting.
Physical Qualifications:
1. Able to work an average of 40+ hours per week.
2. Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.
3. Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
4. Able to use tools necessary for the job.
5. Able to communicate effectively.