What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Supervisor COTA position at Community LIFE?
Location: Homestead, PA
Schedule: 7:30a-4p M-F with on call rotation as needed based on participant care
Summary of Job Duties: The Home Care Supervisor (HCS) position is an opportunity for a licensed COTA to work in a supervisory role. This person will provide consistent support and supervision to our Community Care Aides using effective communication and guidance. The HCS provides hands on leadership in all aspects of home care. This position will develop partnerships with families and caregivers. Local travel is required and mileage is reimbursed.
- 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement at the federal rate
Required Education: Successful program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and Current OTA licensure issued by the state of PA.
Required Experience: Five years of direct care experience with at least one of the years’ experience working with the frail and elderly population. Preferred: Two years direct supervisory experience. Experience teaching patients and other health care workers preferred.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Valid PA COTA license, Valid PA Driver's license.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail, elderly population.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others
- Proactive approach
- Working knowledge of durable medical equipment (DME)
- Crisis intervention skill
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Must be able to work independently and to utilize critical decision-making skills.
- Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance and managed health care concepts.
- Ability to work with the interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly.
- Working knowledge of local health care and geriatric service networks.
- Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, e-mail, word processing.
- Able to deliver services in a compassionate, responsive, and courteous manner.
- Able to work effectively with staff, participants, providers, and referral sources.
- Interest in geriatrics and community-based programming.
About us:
Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.