Home Care Supervisor

Community LIFE•Homestead, PA

4d•$63,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Home Care Supervisor (HCS) provides consistent supervision, communication, and guidance to Community Care Aides and hands-on leadership across all aspects of home care. The role strengthens the relationship between the Home Care Department and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and develops partnerships with families and caregivers. The HCS may make in-home visits as needed for assessment and ongoing case management and participates in a weekend and on-call rotation. The schedule is 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call rotation and additional work as needed based on participant care. Community LIFE provides all-inclusive care for older adults, supporting them to remain at home while preserving dignity, independence, and quality of life. Its interdisciplinary professionals provide services through specialized Day Centers, including medical care, social services, meals, activities, and transportation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program for LPN or CNA, a program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, or a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Five years of direct care experience, including at least one year working with the frail and elderly population.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Valid Pennsylvania COTA/L, PTA, CNA, or LPN license.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail, elderly population.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Proactive approach and crisis intervention skill.
Working knowledge of durable medical equipment (DME), utilization review, quality assurance, managed health care concepts, and local health care and geriatric service networks.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and use critical decision-making skills.
Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly.
Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, email, and word processing.
Ability to deliver services compassionately, responsively, and courteously, and to work effectively with staff, participants, providers, and referral sources.
Interest in geriatrics and community-based programming.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching patients and other health care workers.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent supervision, effective communication, and guidance to Community Care Aides.
Strengthen the relationship between the Home Care Department and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Provide hands-on leadership in all aspects of home care.
Develop partnerships with families and caregivers.
Make in-home visits as necessary for assessment and ongoing case management.
Participate in weekend and on-call rotation.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support care for older adults.