Assistant & Research Intern

Right at Home Northeast Nebraska; Town of Poland (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional training

Support available in the field

Great Place to Work® certified

Job summary

A home care agency seeks an Assistant & Research Intern for a part-time, fully remote role. Responsibilities include planning and developing research activities for clients while assuring compliance with health care regulations. Candidates need to be experienced or currently studying in health services with strong communication skills. Join our supportive team dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering a positive work environment. This position prioritizes training and caregiver well-being.

Qualifications

• Is an experienced clinician or student, a registered nurse, or holds an associates degree or requisite credits.
• Has experience in health service administration, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience in home health care.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and directs research activities for programs and services.
• Works to assess goals and plan work accordingly.
• Assures compliance with federal/state regulations governing home health care services.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Registered nurse or associates degree

Job description

Future Opening: Assistant & Research Intern

Part Time • Fully Remote - US

Looking for individuals to join our home care family.

At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.

*Each office is independently owned and operated.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, develops, and directs the research activities for programs, services, and activities for clients of the Agency and their circles

REPORTS TO:Owner or Director of Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Is an experienced clinician or student, a registered nurse, or holds an associates degree or the requisite credits towards one; and
• Has experience in health service administration, with at least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or related health care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Is responsible for developing abstracts, goals and plans for applied research.
• Identifies and implements the organizational structure.
• Works with supervision to assess the goals and appropriately plan work to achieve them
• Will be available, or ensure availability of pre-designated person, during all operating hours.
• Provides leadership in the development of short range plans.
• Identifies the legislative, community, and third-party payer issues that impact research and activity plans.
• Assures compliance with federal/state regulations governing home health care services.
• Maintains ongoing liaison the Agency staff.
• Assures the accuracy of public information materials and promotional activities.
• Works toward developing and maintaining data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining public relations and marketing programs that increase the public’s understanding of home care, foster relationships with other members of the health care community, and contributes to Agency growth.
• Reports progress and makes recommendations to the Owner/DOO for future growth of all home health care services and products relative to research projects

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job.

During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive

statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.

This is a remote position.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work®! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work®.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

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