Scheduler

Senior Helpers; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Supplemental Insurances

Paid Time Off

Pay On Demand

Bonus structure

Varied Discount Programs

Job summary

Senior Helpers in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate caregiver assignments, manage client care plans, and ensure on-time scheduling aligned with assessments. This role emphasizes reliable communication and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced home-care environment.

The ideal candidate has customer service experience, familiarity with healthcare staffing, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining quality and compassion for clients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Minimum of one year in health care staffing/scheduling/logistics preferred.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Select, schedule, and coordinate caregivers based on assessment and care plan information.
• Maintain all scheduling of caregivers and respond to emergencies and call-outs.
• Track and record scheduling changes in company software.
• Communicate caregiver changes to clients and families in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining caregiver files and tracking licensing/insurance expirations.
• Audit timecards to ensure hours match schedules.

Skills

Excellent organization

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Job description

Join a team that makes a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. If you are looking for a career that offers professional growth, a positive work environment with team morale and camaraderie, a team that supports each other to impact the growth and success of their company and allows our clients to age in the comfort of their homes while helping them keep and gain their independence, Senior Helpers of (Insert Location Name) is the company for you.

Enjoy Our Job Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Supplemental Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Pay On Demand
• Bonus structure
• Varied Discount Programs

Why Work for Senior Helpers?

• Great Place to Work Certified—91% of our employees say Senior Helpers is a great place to work. We understand that our employees are with us to keep our business running and moving forward.
• Autonomy—We encourage our team members’ independence and believe in our team to complete their job duties without micromanaging
• Task Variety—We provide an engaging workday that uses your various skill sets to avoid monotony

General Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Manages workload based on goals, initiative, and prioritization.
• Select, schedule, and coordinate caregivers based on assessment and care plan information for new and existing clients. Maintains appropriate gross profit margin for each case.
• Maintain all scheduling of caregivers and respond to situations where scheduling conflicts, emergencies and/or “call-outs” arise. The company schedule must be complete three days before all scheduled shifts.
• Communicate timely and positively any caregiver changes and updates to the schedules ahead of the scheduled time, with the client/family.
• Track and record in company software for all scheduling changes.
• Accept on-call duty averaging two weeks per month and as directed by supervisor.
• Communicate and provide input to the internal staff on hiring needs on a regular basis.
• May assist in keeping caregiver files up to date, including tracking expirations of any licensing, insurance, etc. in computer software. Collects new documents as directed, notifies supervisor when new documents cannot be obtained.
• Audits timecards on a regular basis to ensure hours match scheduled hours.
• Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems; uses initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions.
• Coordinate shift back-fill activities in the event of caregiver tardiness or absences.
• Act as point of contact with client family regarding schedules.
• Maintain an excellent rapport with clients and caregivers and effectively promote positive interpersonal relationships.
• Works in conjunction with supervisor in resolving complaints, incidents, and injuries.

What We’re Looking For Our Scheduler to Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required, Associate’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in customer service preferred
• Minimum of one year in a health care staffing/scheduling/logistics position preferred
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills
• Team player, excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills, able to multi-task and work independently
• Must have experience using telephones with multiple lines, multi-task on several calls and maintain professionalism and patience within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving and creative-solution abilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local news