What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Coordinator position at PACE North?
Description
Are you a compassionate, organized, and action-oriented healthcare professional who thrives in a collaborative environment? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in your community? If so, we’d love to meet you!
What is PACE North?
PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. We are a trusted option for individuals 55 and older who qualify for nursing facility level of care and wish to remain in their homes as they age. What does that mean? We care for the elderly daily both at our state-of-the-art day center on Garfield near Hammond during regular business hours Monday through Friday—and as needed in their homes.
What are our Core Values?
Do we have benefits? Yes! PACE North cares deeply for its team members and provides the following:
What qualifications should you bring to the table?
Are you a compassionate, organized, and action-oriented healthcare professional who thrives in a collaborative environment? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in your community? If so, we’d love to meet you!
What is PACE North?
PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. We are a trusted option for individuals 55 and older who qualify for nursing facility level of care and wish to remain in their homes as they age. What does that mean? We care for the elderly daily both at our state-of-the-art day center on Garfield near Hammond during regular business hours Monday through Friday—and as needed in their homes.
What are our Core Values?
- Quality
- Safety
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Community
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of participants' home care and safety needs.
- Develop and update individualized home care plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Coordinate and oversee home care services, supplies, and equipment to support participants living safely at home.
- Monitor participant status and adjust services as needs and conditions change.
- Communicate regularly with participants, families, caregivers, and care providers to ensure quality care and address concerns.
- Coordinate care across home, assisted living, adult foster care, and nursing home settings.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and program development activities.
- Promote and protect participant rights, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Travel to participant homes and community facilities as needed.
Do we have benefits? Yes! PACE North cares deeply for its team members and provides the following:
- A regular weekday, daytime work schedule—enjoy the best healthcare work-life balance in the Grand Traverse region!
- In your first year, receive the equivalent of 4 weeks of combined PTO and paid holidays.
- Annual merit increases based on performance.
- Health insurance available immediately upon hire, including dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) match to support your future.
- A supportive, mission-driven team that’s a joy to work with!
What qualifications should you bring to the table?
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or college coursework preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Valid CPR certification and Michigan Driver License with current auto insurance and acceptable driving record.
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly population.
- Skills & Traits We Value:
- Compassionate and organized with strong follow-through.
- Excellent communicator and problem-solver.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Proficient in basic computing and electronic medical records.
- A great match with our Core Values.