COTA/L Home Care Coordinator

Community LIFE•Bedford, PA

20d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Community LIFE provides services for nursing home-eligible adults aged 55 and older who live in the community. The Home Care Coordinator (HCC) works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess participant needs and coordinate appropriate, participant-centered home and personal care services. The role focuses on maximizing rehabilitation potential in daily living and minimizing or eliminating inpatient care. The HCC supports smooth transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute skilled nursing stays for extended respite or rehabilitation. In collaboration with the Therapy team, the HCC formulates an appropriate plan of care for in-home services under the supervision of the Home Care Supervisor. The position participates in weekend and on-call rotations. The role is based in Bedford, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in addition to weekend and on-call rotation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program.
At least one year of experience working with a frail elderly population, preferably in long-term care, home care, or community health.
Valid Pennsylvania COTA license.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail elderly population.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and use critical decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance, and managed health care concepts.
Ability to work using an interdisciplinary team approach to care for older adults.
Working knowledge of local health care and geriatric service networks.
Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, email, and word processing.
Ability to deliver services compassionately, responsively, and courteously; dependability, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Ability to work effectively with staff, participants, providers, and referral sources.
Interest in geriatrics and community-based programming, and ability to appreciate and enjoy working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching patients and other health care workers is preferred.
Experience working with a frail elderly population in long-term care, home care, or community health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess participant needs and coordinate appropriate, participant-centered home and personal care services with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Help maximize participants’ rehabilitation potential in daily living and minimize or eliminate inpatient care.
Support transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute skilled nursing stays for respite or rehabilitation.
Collaborate with the Therapy team to formulate plans of care for in-home services.
Participate in weekend and on-call rotations.