COTA/L Home Care Coordinator

Community Life GmbH; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community LIFE Bedford in Bedford, PA, seeks a Home Care Coordinator (COTA/L) to assess participant needs and coordinate home-based services for seniors. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to maximize rehab potential and support transitions from hospital to home, on weekends and on-call shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a PA COTA license, have 1+ year experience with frail elderly populations, and can navigate health care networks while delivering compassionate, independent care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited COTA program.
• At least 1 year experience with frail elderly populations.
• Experience teaching patients and other health workers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess participant needs and coordinate home/personal care services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to formulate care plans.
• Support transitions to and from home after hospitalization or skilled care.
• Participate in weekend and on-call rotation.

Skills

Elderly care

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Teamwork

Geriatrics

Education

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program graduate

Job description

COTA/L Home Care Coordinator

Community LIFE Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary: 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. Primary focus of this role is to maximize rehab potential in all aspects of daily living, and minimize or eliminate inpatient care. The HCC is instrumental in supporting smooth transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute Skilled Nursing for extended respite or rehab. HCC will work under the supervision of the Home Care Supervisor and in collaboration 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:

Bedford, PA

Schedule

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm plus weekend and on-call rotation

Required Education:

Graduate of accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program.

Required Experience:

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.

Required Certifications/Licensure:

Valid PA COTA license and Valid PA Driver’s license.

Required 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.
• Must be able to work independently and to utilize critical decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance and managed health care concepts.
• Ability to work with the 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, word processing.
• Able to deliver services in a compassionate, responsive, and courteous manner. Dependable, resourceful and flexible.
• Able to work effectively with staff, participants, providers and referral sources.
• Interest in geriatrics and community-based programming.
• Ability to appreciate and enjoy working with elderly individuals.

Benefits:

Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!

Salary Information

$27.6 - $32.5Hourly Wage