Care Coach - Cluster J (Bloomington, IN and surrounding area)

Do you have experience being a caregiver? Are you compassionate? Are you able to problem solve? Are you organized and have good time management? If so, Guardian Care would like you to join our team of Care Coaches.

Did you know that up to 1 in 4 (26 percent) Americans suffers from a disability? At Guardian Care, our mission is to make it easy for family members to care for their medically complex loved ones, partnering with extended Care Teams to provide holistic care. We believe our seniors and special needs pediatric populace deserve to live in inclusive, supportive communities. Our vision is to improve the lives of Indiana Families and Caregivers, every day.

Position Summary:

The Care Coach position has been created to lend support to caregivers that are caring for a family member with complicated needs. As a care coach, you will go to the homes of our caregivers and help them find resources, offer support, and build good will. The goal of a Care Coach is to make 2 visits per quarter and build support for the caregiver. Encouraging self-care and helping the caregivers set goals for themselves. This position will support Cluster J (Hancock, Shelby, Rush, Fayette, Union, Franklin, Decatur, Monroe, Brown, Bartholomew, Lawrence, Jackson, Jennings, Ripley, Dearborn, Jefferson, Switzerland and Ohio counties).

Key Responsibilities:

· Make home visits as required per state guidelines to ensure compliance.

· Maintain records of visits

· Communicate with the Care Coach Supervisor

· Travel within the assigned territory to see caregivers in their homes.

· Coordinate visit times with the caregiver to ensure they are scheduled at mutually convenient times and commit to honoring scheduled appointments—cancelling only in true emergencies.

· Document notes from visit in required apps on computer/ phone.

· Attend weekly team meetings (virtually).

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Expectations:

· Live out Guardian Care values: Treat Everyone Like Family, Integrity Without Compromise, Disciplined Communication, Deliver and Improve.

· Understand and comply with Guardian Care Policies and Procedures.

· Maintain confidentiality as related to client information under HIPAA regulations regarding Protected Health Information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications:

· Strong understanding of the emotional and physical demands placed on caregivers.

· Experience working with medically complex populations.

· Must be detail oriented.

· Demonstrate good organizational skills and time management skills.

· Must have the ability to travel on a weekly basis as this role is a field-based position.

· Must have an active driver license and reliable transportation with insurance to drive throughout the day / territory.

· Ability to effectively communicate with patients and families.

· Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· US work authorization (Required)

· Must have your own computer/ iPad or tablet and cell phone.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $50 per visit, plus mileage

Schedule:

· Flexible to meet the needs of the caregivers

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50