Remote Geriatric Care Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Professional development allowance

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Geriatric Care Manager to support clients across Mossel Bay, Western Cape and surrounding regions. You will assess needs, develop care plans, coordinate services, and advocate for seniors from home.

The role emphasizes aging issues, remote communication, and confidentiality, with the aim to deliver high-quality, client-centered care to elderly clients in the Mossel Bay area.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in geriatric care management or seniors social work.
• Strong understanding of aging, chronic illness and disability.
• Excellent assessment, care planning and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong remote communication and ability to build trust virtually.
• Proficient with telehealth platforms, EHR and digital tools for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must reside in Western Cape or have strong connections for local liaison.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home and remote assessments of geriatric clients' needs.
• Develop individualized, holistic care plans with clients and families.
• Coordinate and facilitate access to healthcare, home care, transport, and social activities.
• Act as primary contact and advocate for clients, ensuring rights and needs are met.
• Regularly monitor progress and adjust care plans as required.
• Liaise with healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other service providers.
• Provide ongoing support to families navigating elder care complexities.
• Maintain detailed and confidential records using a secure digital platform.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Crisis intervention

Remote communication

Telehealth platforms

EHR

Independence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work / Gerontology / Nursing

Tools

Telehealth

EHR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced and compassionate Remote Geriatric Care Manager to join their expanding team, supporting clients across Mossel Bay, Western Cape and surrounding regions. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from home while providing essential support to elderly individuals and their families. You will be responsible for assessing needs, developing comprehensive care plans, coordinating services, and advocating for the well-being of geriatric clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of aging issues, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage care remotely. This is a significant opportunity to provide high-quality, client-centered care to seniors from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home and remote assessments of geriatric clients' physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Develop individualized, holistic care plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
• Coordinate and facilitate access to a wide range of services, including healthcare, home care, transportation, and social activities.
• Act as a primary point of contact and advocate for clients, ensuring their rights and needs are met.
• Regularly monitor client progress and adjust care plans as required.
• Liaise with healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other service providers to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to families navigating the complexities of elder care.
• Maintain detailed and confidential client records using our secure digital platform.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, or a related health/human services field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in geriatric care management, social work with seniors, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges associated with aging, chronic illness, and disability.
• Excellent assessment, care planning, and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong remote communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust virtually.
• Proficiency in using telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHR), and other digital tools for remote work.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must reside within or have strong connections to the Western Cape region for potential local liaison, though the role is primarily remote.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with your extensive experience and expertise. You will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working from home, while making a significant positive impact on the lives of seniors in the Mossel Bay area. Our client provides robust support, access to professional development resources, and a collaborative team environment. Benefits include contributions towards home office setup, professional development allowances, and the inherent flexibility of a remote role.

• Benefits include contributions towards home office setup, professional development allowances, and the inherent flexibility of a remote role.