COTA/L Home Care Coordinator

Community Life GmbH; Pennsylvania; Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assess participant needs and coordinate delivery of home/personal care services.
• Maximize rehab potential in daily living and minimize inpatient care.
• Support smooth transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute rehab.
• Collaborate with the Therapy team to formulate care plans for in-home services.
• Participate in weekend and on-call rotation.

Kenntnisse

Assessment of participant needs

Coordination of home care services

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation and communication

Time management and prioritization

Ausbildung

COTA program graduate

Jobbeschreibung

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Day Center Bedford - 004709 Full Time 40 Bedford, Bedford, PA, US

Salary Range: $27.60 To $32.50 Hourly

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!