What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOME CARE COORDINATOR - PACE position at Chinatown Service Center?
Job PurposeThe purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality home care services by conducting thorough home evaluation assessments and determining appropriate care hours for participants. This position is responsible for managing relationships with home care vendors to coordinate and oversee service provision. Additionally, the role involves facilitating the acquisition and provision of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) necessary for participants’ care needs. By executing these responsibilities effectively, the role supports the overall goal of providing exceptional, personalized home care and enhancing the well-being of participants.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinates the medical care of participants in assigned program, clinic, or service.Performs and documents developmentally appropriate physical assessments.Evaluates participant data and recognizes normal and abnormal findings.Uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to work with participant and family to ensure an appropriate plan of care.Conduct home visit to evaluate participant’s care assessments.Participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings and inform the IDT team for any changes in condition of the participants. Evaluates and documents participant/family responses to interventions and treatment protocols or guidelines. Coordinate home care for participants and manage home care vendor. Coordinate necessary Dural Medical Equipment (DME) for participants and manage DME vendor.Develop and implement policy and procedures for home care services. Response to any concerns or feedback from participants and family members. Serve as a liaison between CSC and Home Care Vendor to coordinate all cares and changes for participants. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation:Graduation from an accredited LVN school and with a current LVN license issued by State of California. Current BLS certification required. Must have CPR/First Aid certification or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hieredExperience: Minimum of two (2) years of practicing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Experiences in working with the elderly population. Skills and Knowledge:Knowledge of PACE program preferred.Excellent organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people, including Outreach, marketing and enrollment team members. Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.Knowledge of outreach and growth for the senior population. Effective listening and oral and written communication skills.Able to manage changing priorities per prospective participant needs.Strong organizational skills.Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge as outlined in the position-specific Competency Assessment Profile.Able to speak Cantonese/Mandarin required.Other:Must be able to work required schedule.Requires physical strength to perform essential functions of the job.Occasional travel between sites, nursing/group homes and to members’ homes required.Requires use of personal vehicle.Requires valid driver’s license.Requires proof of automobile insurance coverage at the following minimum amounts in order to be reimbursed for mileage: $100,000/$300,000 personal liability and $100,000 property damage.May require use of personal cell phone for business purposes (may be eligible for stipend)Physical DemandsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc.The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role.
Salary : $27 - $34