COTA/L Home Care Coordinator

About the Role

Community LIFE provides services for nursing‑home‑eligible adults aged 55+ living in the community. As a Home Care Coordinator (HCC), you will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess participant needs and coordinate delivery of participant‑centered appropriate home/personal care services. The primary focus is to maximize rehab potential in all aspects of daily living and minimize or eliminate inpatient care. The HCC supports smooth transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute Skilled Nursing for extended respite or rehab, works under the supervision of the Home Care Supervisor, and collaborates with the Therapy team to formulate an appropriate plan of care for in‑home services. The HCC participates in weekend and on‑call rotation.

Location & Schedule

Bedford, PA

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, plus weekend and on‑call rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program.
• At least one year of experience working with a frail elderly population, preferably in long‑term care, home care, or community health. Experience teaching patients and other health‑care workers preferred.
• Valid PA COTA license.
• Valid PA driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail, elderly population.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and utilize critical decision‑making skills.
• Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance, and managed health‑care concepts.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly.
• Working knowledge of local health‑care and geriatric service networks.
• Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, e‑mail, and word processing.
• Compassionate, responsive, and courteous service delivery.
• Dependable, resourceful, and flexible.
• Effective collaboration with staff, participants, providers, and referral sources.
• Interest in geriatrics and community‑based programming.
• Ability to appreciate and enjoy working with elderly individuals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Additional generous benefit offerings

About Community LIFE

Community LIFE is a program of all‑inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence, and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, helping older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are dedicated to keeping older adults independent and in their homes, offering a wide range of services that include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation, and more.