• Job Description

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  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Home Care Coordinator

  The Center for Eldersu2019 Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.

  Hourly Pay Range: $23.40 - $35.10

  The Position : Under the direction of the u00A0 Director of Home Care , the Home Care Coordinator (HCC) conducts home safety evaluations in the participantu2019s place of residence to determine home care and DME needs. The HCC is an integral member of the Interdisciplinary team and contributes to participants plan of care to ensure that participants are receiving care that is appropriate for their safety and maximum independence in their homes.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • P articipates as a member of the I nter disciplinary T eam (IDT ), responsible for care evaluation , planning, management and communication of in-home care needs. I ncludes ongoing evaluation of home environment in relation to the changing needs of the participant. u00A0
  • Completes the initial, annual and semiannual screenings and evaluations of participants timely and as assigned.
  • Assesses changes in participant u2019s l evel of care and home care needs based on results of the home care assessment and service plan tool and presents to the u00A0 IDT u00A0 for discussion and approval of any proposed change in the Plan of Care.
  • Evaluates participantsu2019 physical and mental health within their scope of practice .
  • Collaborates with Personal Care Attendants on delivering the service plan of participants and reports any concerns in a timely manner.
  • Attends team meetings, u00A0 IDT meetings, Home u00A0 Care meetings, family conferences, and other meetings as required by the Center.
  • Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
  • Documents all participant and family contact accurately and on time u00A0 in the u00A0 participant u00A0 medical record.
  • Participates in the Quality I mprovement P rogram as assigned.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, u00A0 and information about participants or families.
  • Responsible for assuring Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for participant homes are effectuated timely.
  • Complies with all agency training requirements.
  • Maintains safe working environment by following CEIu2019s safety P&Ps.
  • Broad knowledge base of activities of daily living (ADL/ IADL) of the frail elderly. Knowledge of durable medical equipment . Able to work independently with minimal supervision. u00A0 Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions. u00A0
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with participants, interdisciplinary team members, u00A0 and family caregivers

  Q ualifications :

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and possess a current California Licensed Vocational Nurse License Preferred. Comparable experience and certification will be considered.
  • Valid California driveru2019s license, motor vehicle insurance and reliable transportation required.
  • M inimum of one u00A0 year experience in a home care agency, primary care clinic, u00A0 or health care facility preferred .
  • Current CPR certification is required within 6 months of employment.
  • Maintains eligibility for licensure by obtaining the required Continuing Educational units as needed.

  The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.u00A0 CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.u00A0 All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

• About the company

  CEI helps frail seniors in the SF East Bay area live at home instead of in nursing homes. We support medical, social, emotional and nutritional needs.

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