What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Care Manager Trainee (LVN) position at Exceptional Care LLC?
Launch Your Career in Geriatric Care Management
Are you an LVN who is passionate about helping older adults and their families navigate the challenges of aging? We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and organized Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as a Geriatric Care Manager Trainee.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly graduated LVN or an LVN with two or more years of experience in senior care who wants to build a rewarding career in geriatric care management. No prior care management experience is required. Comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development will be provided.
About the Role
As a Geriatric Care Manager Trainee, you will work alongside Audrey Vermont, an expert nurse/geriatric care manager to learn how to assess client needs, develop care plans, coordinate services, advocate for seniors, and support families through the aging journey.
You will gradually assume increasing responsibility while receiving hands-on training in:
- Geriatric assessments
- Care planning
- Family consultations
- Healthcare advocacy
- Community resource coordination
- Dementia and chronic disease support
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving
- Aging-in-place strategies
ResponsibilitiesTraining Phase
- Shadow Audrey during client assessments and family meetings.
- Participate in client care planning and case reviews.
- Learn documentation standards and care management best practices.
- Assist with coordinating appointments, services, and community resources.
- Observe interactions with physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and home care providers.
Ongoing Responsibilities
- Conduct client wellness visits.
- Monitor client status and report changes in condition.
- Assist families in navigating healthcare and senior care services.
- Coordinate communication among family members and healthcare providers.
- Support transitions between hospital, rehabilitation, home, and assisted living settings.
- Maintain accurate documentation and care records.
- Help identify safety concerns and opportunities to improve quality of life.
Qualifications Required
- Active California LVN license in good standing.
- New graduate to 3 years of nursing experience.
- Experience working with seniors through:
- Home care
- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
- Hospice
- Home health
- Senior living communities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Genuine passion for working with older adults.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for client visits.
Preferred
- Experience working with individuals living with dementia.
- Strong customer service and family communication skills.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Ideal Candidate
You may be the perfect fit if you:
- Love building relationships with seniors and families.
- Want a career beyond bedside nursing.
- Enjoy solving problems and coordinating resources.
- Have strong empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Are interested in aging, dementia care, and quality-of-life support.
- Want to develop professionally through mentorship and hands-on learning.
What We Provide
- Structured onboarding and mentorship program.
- Training in professional Geriatric Care Management.
- Exposure to complex case management and family dynamics.
- Career advancement pathway to Geriatric Care Manager.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts seniors and their families.
Why Join Our Team?
We believe older adults deserve expert guidance, advocacy, and compassionate support as they age. Our Care Managers make a meaningful difference every day by helping seniors remain safe, independent, and engaged in the lives they love.
If you're a recent LVN graduate with a few years of senior care experience, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to build a successful career in Geriatric Care Management.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Experience:
- working with seniors: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (California) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Gatos, CA 95032