Care Coordinator

Care CoordinatorBenefits: Mileage Reimbursement, Company parties, Competitive salary, Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Training & developmentOverview: The Care Coordinator reports to the Franchise Partner and is responsible for the day to day operations related to client care management and staff management. She/he ensures compliance with Nurse Next Door's operating policies and procedures. The Care Coordinator supports the Franchise Partner in the oversight of caring practices, supervision of care and the delivery of responsive service. The Care Coordinator will assume on-call responsibilities as assigned.Client Care ManagementDevelops, promotes and ensures high quality, innovative customer service;Conducts caring consults and assesses clients with respect to physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs;Develops appropriate and individual care plans and updates as required;Ensures that appropriate kinds of intervention take place to meet the client's needs and rights;Liaises with other agencies involved with the client to ensure the provision of integrated services;Collaborates with the client, their families and the client's primary physician as needed;Teaches/counsels clients regarding self-care and evaluates client response to care provided;Introduces and trains new caregivers when new client begins serviceSupervises and directs caregivers regarding care of the client and conducts supervisory visits;Addresses client satisfaction and the resolution of client complaints in a timely fashion;Maintains all aspects of client care to include constant communication with clientsDevelops reports and communications as requested;Maintains organization of client files both in paper and within Procura. Ensures appropriate rate is scheduled for clients.Within Procura, client files should be maintained for caregivers associated with clients and those that do not match when a shift needs to be filled.Maintains appropriate level of documentation/paperwork in clients' homesStaff ManagementCo-ordinates and supports the recruitment and selection of skilled staff;Manage recruitment ads on Health Source, FB, etc.Ensures caregiver is custom matched with client assignment;Liaisons with the Care Services Center team leader to communicate changes in client requirements and caregiver assignments;Communicates all scheduling requests and changes to CSC within a timely manner.Oversees employee files in Procura. Ensures proper set up to include pay, preferences, restrictions, and location.Ensures the organization's training activities are planned to meet current and future organization requirements.Manages the education function to support a continuous learning environment and staff utilization of learning opportunities. This includes Discovery Day and monthly in-service programs;Promotes Health and Safety through workplace and wellness programs;Oversees the performance staff and manages performance management system by conducting regular employee performance appraisals and provides timely feedback;Manages reward and recognition programs;Fosters team-based identification of issues and opportunities for improvement;Manages FB closed group for CGs and Huddle for CT based teams.Look for opportunities to host events, lunch and learns, speaking engagements, etc.Represent Nurse Next Door at community functions 1. Senior centers 2. Attend Chamber events 3. Attend networking groups such as OAC and ESN 4. Attend Job fairsTrack/log all sales activitiesWork interdependently with Franchise Partner to identify power partners, professional referral sources, facilities, and agencies to marketProduces and distributes monthly newsletter. Ensure distribution list is expanded for new sales contacts, CGs, and CTs.Record ManagementMaintains excellent documentation practices;Reviews client and staff records to ensure for accuracy and completeness;Directs the maintenance of client & personnel records to meet employee, organization and statutory requirements and entitlements;Conducts record audits on a quarterly basis to ensure records are accurate and up to date;Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement/Risk ManagementParticipates in the review, analysis and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Agency program;Works with the Franchise Partner to monitor organizational performance improvement activities;Ensures compliance with federal and state legislative requirements in areas such as health, employment, occupational health & safety;Coordinates the timely implementation of corrective action plansBe available and work interdependently with Franchise Partner to overcome: 1. Scheduling hurdles 2. Employee issues involving clients 3. Assigning CGs to new or existing clients 4. Finding ways to create WOW moments for clients and CGsEnsure Franchise Partner is kept up to date with client issuesEducation and/or Experience Requirements: Previous management experience; Three to five years' experience in home care; CPR and First Aid Certification; Car, valid driver's license and car insuranceBehavioural Competencies Required: Attention to Quality, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Results Orientation/Responsibilities, Integrity, Developing People, Team Player, Professional, Self Directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision, Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impairedIf you are a newly graduated CNA or LVN, or an experienced Home Health Aide (HHA), we encourage you to apply!Disclaimer: This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hourProfessional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.