Homecare Scheduler

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"My work has special meaning and this is not just a job"

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a difference in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them;

and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care. We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are മുഖ്യമ statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

Caring Teamwork Kindness Open Communication Positive Attitude

Education/Training/

Certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Skill(s):
Skills and Knowledge:

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, medical staff, and the public.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and schedules.
• Bilingual preferred (English / Spanish)
• Ability to give clear and concise directions to in-home service staff
• Ability to make independent decisions and prioritize to meet the needs of the participant

• MUST be bi-lingual in English & Spanish
• One years of experience in working with the frail or elderly is required.
• Experience or training in health care delivery, in home health is preferred.
• One year or more of scheduling and/or dispatching experience is preferred.

Under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator and the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Scheduler for In Home Services will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of in-home services for all Lutheran Senior LIFE PACE participants.

• Supports the mission and values of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, which is:
  Through the power of the Holy Spirit, and in response to God’s love as revealed in the Gospel, the mission of the Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is to serve those in New Jersey who hurt, are in need, or have limited choices
• Under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator and the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Scheduler for In Home Services will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of in-home services for all Lutheran Senior LIFE PACE participants.
• Schedules in-home service staff appropriately to meet participant needs.
• Prepares schedules according to participant needs, Director of In-home care requests, and within the plan of care designed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensures that all required personal documents are forward to the center prior to the first home care assignment.
• Communicates staffing needs and ability to meet participant needs with Home Care Coordinator.
• Coordinates and communicates effectively with the transportation department to ensure smooth transition between home care and transportation delivery of services
• Notifies participants/families of changes in their home care schedules.
• Prepares and maintains daily, weekly, and/or monthly service schedules, logs, ledgers, tickler systems and other records that ensure accurate data collection of home care services.
• Communicates clearly with participants, staff and supervisor directly and in meetings.
• Assists with filing and other office functions as requested.
• When authorized, communicates with outside agencies and independent contractors regarding services rendered on behalf of Lutheran senior LIFE.
• Attends Intake and Assessment meetings if requested by Interdisciplinary Team or supervisor.
• Responsible for the ordering and distribution of home care supplies for the participants.
• Responsible for the ordering of…