Scheduler and Care Manager Sugar Land

Scheduler and Care Manager

Full Time • Sugar Land
Role: The Care Manager role is a qualified person who coordinates the activities and documentation of the care delivered by the agency. As Scheduler you will develop and maintain the flexible schedules of staff and caregiving engagements as well as lead direct client contact regarding shift schedules. You will develop and log knowledge of individual employee’s availability and skill sets in order to match them appropriately with clients' needs.  Other duties include using administrative skills and responding to clients and potential clients.  A desire and ability to act as a substitute caregiver is necessary from time to time.  The role is expected to serve as part of the on-call rotation and weekend staffing team.  A Sunday to Thursday weekly schedule is preferred.  Weekend shifts are paid at a higher rate.
 
Scope of Position: Reports to the Director of Care Operations and Director of Business Administration
 
Major Responsibilities 
·       Scheduling staff for shifts, entering schedules into the Practice Management System, ensuring all schedules are entered and all future schedules assigned per metric
.       Supporting caregiving staff re: on-shift care tactics and developing caregiver skills
.       Building contingency schedule plans, employing company strategies for open schedule fulfillment
.       Journaling staff performance, contributing to employee evaluation cycles
·       Part of team managing incoming communications (telephone, email, mail, etc…)
·       Maintain and manage daily caregiver records
.      Acting upon recognized changing care concerns with clients
.      Promoting healthy communications and respect for clients living with dementia conditions
·      Office, clerical activities, data entry as directed
·      Support activities for management and marketing as requested to maintain the operations of the business including caregiving duties
·        Be part of the on-call team rotation including periodic weekend support 
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
·       Logical, problem-solving skills
.       Caregiver skills since the position may require filling-in under some circumstances
·       Able to communicate effectively with caregivers and Administration and other management personnel as appropriate
·        Able to use and learn scheduling software
·        Software experience with Word, Excel and other applications is helpful
·        Reasonably quick typewriting skills
·        Thorough knowledge of the caregiver's responsibilities
·        Thorough knowledge of licensing standards for home and community support services, appropriate codes and regulations as required
·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, conversational, telephone and text/written
·        Strong organizational skills
·        Team leadership skills for assisting with staff
·        Must be highly motivated and a team player
·        Able to read and understand large numbers of caregiver reports
·        Able to read and understand personal care plans for each of their clients and assure their appropriate discharge
·        Able to organize large amounts of information and take appropriate action
·        Able to assess caregivers' skills, personalities, and interests sufficiently to provide input on good client/caregiver matches
·        Able to provide knowledgeable input on policy decisions
·        Demonstrate professionalism and responsiveness with prospective clients and others who may communicate with the agency
·        Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results
·        Must have a patient's perspective
·        Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner
·        Ability to respond promptly to client and family needs 
·        Must display a professional demeanor
·        Must have the ability and desire to learn new things and skills.
 
Physical Qualifications:
1.    Able to work an minimum of 30 hours per week including some weekend hours
2.    Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.
3.    Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
 
Compensation: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour




This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.

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What We Offer

We Are Different
We work with our compassionate caregivers to create a supportive environment where both clients and caregivers thrive. Clients can experience loneliness, helplessness and boredom and this can get in the way of care. We value getting to know our clients deeply and care is centered on their individual needs and goals. We believe that meaningful relationships are built from matching caregivers with clients that have common interests.
Empowering You with Technology; No More Paperwork!
Our technology allows you to have information at your fingertips and eliminate extra paperwork. We know your time is important. You will be able to use our caregiver app to manage your shift and provide feedback to the office. The information you capture while in the home, directly impacts the clients progress of care and their well-being.
Supporting You
Our training provides you the skills you need to be successful. When an emergency happens, you can respond confidently because of training you have received ahead of time. We work together so everyone feels involved, connected and engaged.
You Talk. We Listen.
You are the heart of the company — the eyes and ears in the homes of our clients. Without you, we wouldn’t have a business. What you see and hear helps inform our clients’ experience and well-being.
Flexibility
You have a life; we get it. We work with you to create flexible schedules that honor work-life balance. Whether you want consistent, full time hours or a few shifts a week, we strive to meet your needs.