Case Worker - Home Care manages cases regarding utilization review, discharge planning, and patient services coordination. Collaborates with insurers, managed care organizations, referral providers, patients, and families to assist developing case management guidelines. Being a Case Worker - Home Care may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Case Worker - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Case Worker - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Duties:
- Provide personal care assistance to individuals in their homes or assisted living facilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Help with mobility and transfers, including lifting and positioning individuals as needed
- Support individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments in managing their behaviors and daily routines
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up living areas and doing laundry
- Provide companionship and engage in social activities with clients
- Escort clients to appointments or outings as necessary
Requirements:
- Experience in providing personal care assistance or similar roles preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes or facilities
- Knowledge of senior care principles and practices, including dementia care and behavior management techniques
- Ability to lift and assist with transferring individuals safely
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients and their families
- Flexibility in scheduling, as personal care assistance may involve working evenings, weekends, or holidays
Skills:
- Lift: Ability to safely lift and assist individuals with mobility limitations
- Assisted living: Understanding of the unique needs of individuals residing in assisted living facilities
- Drive: Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel to clients' locations
- Social work: Knowledge of social work principles and the ability to provide emotional support to clients
- Dementia care: Familiarity with caring for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments
- Care: Compassionate approach to providing care and support to individuals in need
- Behavior management: Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm and effective manner
- Meal preparation: Proficiency in preparing nutritious meals based on dietary needs and preferences
- Home care: Understanding of home care services and the ability to provide personalized assistance in a home setting
- Senior care: Knowledge of the unique needs and challenges faced by seniors
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals in need of personal care assistance. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our online portal or contact our HR department for more information.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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