Home Care Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses the home care needs of a frail elderly population and develops specific plans of care.
• Conducts initial and periodic assessments, communicating participant changes with team members.
• Carefully coordinates 24-hour care delivery and the implementation of all home care services, including personal care services.
• Reconciles invoices for personal care service hours and home supplies.
• Coordinates and authorizes all Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
• Manages home supplies such as incontinence, diabetic, colostomy, nutritional, and other supplies.
• Manages services like Life Alerts and electronic medication reminder systems.
• Coordinates DME for participants in nursing facilities according to program standards.
• Supports discharge planning efforts from nursing facility to home, arranging appropriate care as part of the discharge plan.
• Participates in and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicates and works efficiently with the Interdisciplinary Team, other co-workers, and/or participants.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Works closely with the clinic RN and PCP regarding in-home nursing needs.
• Performs acute, in-home visits as requested by primary care provider and/or supervisor.
• Works with the Social Worker to provide community resources for participant needs.
• Supports the Senior TLC mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community.

Qualifications

• Current, valid NC driver's license and vehicle.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be able to treat geriatric patients.
• Must be able to work within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies established by Senior TLC and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.