Care Manager (Dekalb & Rockdale, GA / Field-based)

FreedomCare•Conyers, GA

9d•Remote

About The Position

FreedomCare is a healthcare company dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry. We support patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver for their home care needs. Our mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S. We pride ourselves on our values: Here For You, Own It, Do the Right Thing, and Be Positive. We are looking for a Care Manager to join our team in Georgia. This role requires fieldwork through the Dekalb & Rockdale, GA area. Structured family caregiving is a caregiving arrangement where a patient lives with a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient's needs. The goal is to provide necessary care while fostering patient independence in a home environment. The service offers alternative long-term care options for individuals who meet nursing facility-level care needs, while preserving patient dignity, self-respect, and privacy. The Care Manager will be a vital part of our operations in Georgia. Responsibilities include performing orientations, providing assessments of new patients, and training caregivers to ensure they provide the best service possible.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working with frail or elderly disabled adults and caregivers
Working knowledge of ADL/ IADL assessments
Valid driver’s license with an insured vehicle for travel within the state
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent training skills
Team-player mentality

Nice To Haves

Previous field experience in a medical or case management environment
Experience with data input, case review/case note entry; Salesforce experience is a plus
Hands-on experience in home care

Responsibilities

Home orientations involving signing of paperwork
Initial assessments during orientations
Periodic supervisory visits / check in for on-care cases
Training caregivers / patients as required per case
Interacting with the caregiver and other stakeholders, as needed
Engaging in interdisciplinary meetings with the care managers, caregivers, and patients
Collaborate in the care practice and communicate impressions of cases to appropriate staff
Critically assess procedures and implement improvements for evaluation of cases, feedback to appropriate parties, and training of caregivers
Wear multiple hats as operations develop
Travel within the state of Georgia (Atlanta Metro Area)