Home Care Coordinator - COTA/L

Community LIFE•Homestead, PA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Community LIFE provides services for nursing home eligible adults aged 55+ living in the community. As a COTA in the Home Care Coordinator position, you will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess participant needs and coordinate delivery of participant-centered appropriate home/personal care services. The primary focus of this role is to maximize rehab potential in all aspects of daily living and minimize or eliminate inpatient care. The HCC is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is instrumental in supporting smooth transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute Skilled Nursing for extended respite or rehab. The HCC works under the supervision of the Home Care Supervisor and in collaboration with the Therapy team to formulate an appropriate plan of care for in-home services. Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.

Requirements

Graduate of 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 PA COTA license
Valid PA 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; ability to manage multiple priorities
Must be able to work independently and to utilize critical decision-making skills
Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance and managed health care concepts
Ability to work with the interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly
Working knowledge of local health care and geriatric service networks
Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, e-mail, word processing
Able to deliver services in a compassionate, responsive, and courteous manner
Dependable, resourceful and flexible
Able to work effectively with staff, participants, providers and referral sources
Interest in geriatrics and community-based programming
Ability to appreciate and enjoy working with elderly individuals

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching patients and other health care workers is preferred

Responsibilities

Assess participant needs
Coordinate delivery of participant-centered appropriate home/personal care services
Maximize rehab potential in all aspects of daily living
Minimize or eliminate inpatient care
Support smooth transitions to and from home after hospitalization or acute Skilled Nursing for extended respite or rehab
Formulate an appropriate plan of care for in-home services