Home Care Assessor Needed in Scottsbluff, NE

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $40/hour

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc. is seeking a part-time in-home assessor to evaluate non-medical care needs for elderly clients in Scottsbluff, NE and surrounding areas. Assessments are performed in clients’ homes, typically 30–60 minutes, with travel time paid at $40/hour.

Flexible scheduling from 8am–8pm, Monday–Sunday, with weekends acceptable. TB skin test required if not recently completed; training provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting home care assessments.
• Willing to travel within 2–3 hour drive of Omaha to client homes.
• Weekend availability and flexible hours required.
• Must pass TB skin test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments for elderly clients in Scottsbluff, NE region.
• Document assessment findings on care needs and activities.
• Coordinate travel to client homes with paid travel time.
• Complete and submit assessment paperwork within 3–5 calendar days of notification.

Skills

In-home assessment

Interpersonal communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

We are a home care agency that has been in business since 2007 and in need of a person to perform in-home assessments of elderly clients in the Scottsbluff, NE region (clients located within a 2-3 hour drive of Omaha). $40/hour Per Diem.

The assessment consists of talking to the client in person at their home - and asking a few questions about their non-medical care needs (i.e. Bathing, dressing, grooming, light house cleaning, etc) and filling out a number of health care assessment documents.

The assessments take 30-60 minutes. Travel time is paid from the person's home and back at $40/hour. Flexible schedule. Can work anytime from 8am to 8pm Monday through Sunday. Weekends only is acceptable. Great part time job for extra money on the side of your regular job. Experience with assessments required. Will train on the job.

We have a contract with a large referral source. When we have need of an assessment we will reach out and you would need to get the assessment completed within 3-5 calendar days of getting notified of the new assessment, as this assessment will determine the number of hours the veteran will get approved for care each week.

Must get a TB (Tuberculosis) skin test if not had one recently. You can go to your local County Health Department and walk in to get a skin TB Test. Just provide your ID and tell them it is for employment. It costs $25. You will return 48-72 hours later to have it checked. Here is a list of County Health Departments: https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory. You can also do this at CVS Minute Clinics. Schedule appt. online at your local CVS. Cost is $75. We reimburse the $75 on your first paycheck - if you keep the receipt: www.minuteclinic.com.

If you desire to visit our website - please copy and paste this link to your browser to do so: www.careplanninginstitute.org. Our reception phone number is: 877-487-8166.