Care giver/Client Care Coordinator

FirstLight Home Care of Whittier

Care giver/Client Care Coordinator

Whittier, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Exceptional support team

    Fun, supportive, and safe working environment

    Rewards and recognition programs

    Comprehensive paid training

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Training & development

    Wellness resources

    Wellness Resources, Paid Trainings, and Flexible schedules are just some of the perks.

    Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?

    At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.

    Job Summary:

    This individual will be responsible for designated areas of organizational operations including, but not limited to client intakes and service oversight, service evaluations, originating service plans, and supervising care. The Client Care Coordinator will directly interface with clients.

    Client Care Coordinator responsibilities include:

    Manage day-to-day office and field operations to ensure quality assurance of services

    Answer phone and conduct intakes, take after-hours and weekend emergency calls, schedule issues, and client referrals/intakes

    Perform initial and ongoing in-home evaluation, caregiver introductions, coordination, and supervision of client services

    Assist with scheduling of shifts by matching caregiver qualifications and availability to clients’ needs

    Supervise and coach caregivers and conduct performance appraisals

    Complete appropriate visit records on time and according to policy

    Visit prospective clients after referrals are made to introduce FirstLight Home Care and on an ongoing basis as needed

    Stay current with changing technology, including software programs

    Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

    Understand and adhere to established FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures

    Schedule client appointments/visits according to Service Plan/Care Plans and staff availability

    Maintain proper staffing levels to ensure proper coverage for all clients

    Enter scheduling data, create and release weekly schedules for all assigned caregivers

    Maintain call-in, retention, and staff and client statistic reports

    Contact care providers and clients regarding day-to-day changes

    Discern client services required as outlined in agreements, urgent requests, and care plans

    Enter staff and client information into a database

    Maintain staff and client database (i.e. employee assessments, dates and reminders of TB, client admission, client hospital admission and discharge)

    Perform general office duties including but not limited to word processing, photocopies, files, shreds, sorting/distributing mail, providing reception coverage, telephone services, etc.

    Take calls after hours and weekends to handle emergencies, scheduling issues, and client referrals/intakes

    Work toward continuous quality improvement

    Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

    Adhere to all HIPAA regulations

    Able to cover caregiver shifts where needed

    The ideal candidate will have:

    To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and ability required.

    Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and 2 years related health care/home care industry experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Successful management experience preferred

    Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and or Google Suite and scheduling software required

    Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as a positive and professional image

    Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance

    Ability to write reports and business correspondence

    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, clients, customers, and the general public

    Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.

    California Caregiver certified - We can help if you obtain your HCA if you don't have it

    Must have a minimum of 3 years caregiver experience.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.