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Home Care Scheduler plays a crucial role in coordinating and managing the schedules of home care staff to ensure clients receive timely and efficient care. Here are some key responsibilities typically associated with this role
Responsibilities:
- Monday- Friday with on call every other weekend-Being on-call means you're available to address urgent issues or last-minute changes, but you won't need to actively work unless there's a gap in the schedule that needs to be filled. This arrangement ensures that clients always receive the care they need while providing flexibility for the staff.
- Create and manage staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage.
- Coordinate with clients to identify their needs and preferences.
- Manage last-minute changes to schedules and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain updated records of staff availability and clients’ needs.
- Communicate regularly with staff and clients to ensure satisfaction.
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, file management, and report preparation. In office the first week of the month to assist with billing.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to home care services.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (some positions may prefer higher education).
- Prior scheduling experience is often preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and scheduling software.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Minimal Experience:
Minimum of six (6) months of supervised work experience as a nurse aide in a skilled nursing or acute care setting (one year preferred).
Other Qualifications:
Successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program and has current certification and current in required in-services.
Minimum age of 18 years or older is required for this position due to Department of Labor regulations.
Current listing with no substantiated findings on the state Nurse Aide Registry.
Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, means of transportation and ability to meet UCHS auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage is strongly preferred.
Minimal Experience:
Minimum of six (6) months of supervised work experience as a nurse aide in a skilled nursing or acute care setting (one year preferred).
Other Qualifications:
Successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program and has current certification and current in required in-services.
Minimum age of 18 years or older is required for this position due to Department of Labor regulations.
Current listing with no substantiated findings on the state Nurse Aide Registry.
Completion of a written or manual competency test and evaluation for Level 1 In-Home Aide duties may be required.
Minimum of twelve hours of documented in-service instruction per calendar year of home health employment.
Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, means of transportation and ability to meet EveryAge's auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage is strongly preferred.
