Job Description
Position Status
Full
Site
Northeast Pennsylvania
NHC Position Type
Care Coordinator
Position Summary
This position will work with the Director of the Geriatric Service Line and Team members. The NHC member will be working with patients ages 60 years of age and older to get the resources they need to have the best quality of life. The member will also be working with caregivers to assist with emotional support and resources.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Patient calls related to SDOH - senior isolation questions which are "How often do you feel lack of companionship? how often do you feel left out? How often do you feel isolated from others?" Then would make referrals to community partners such as the United Way social isolation project.
- Working with the geriatric team on resources for patients and caregivers - this would include pre-visit planning and post-visit planning for resources and support services. Planning education groups.
Establishing help with housing - not only for homeless elders but transitions to housing as their care needs change. Working with the doctor and the nurses and the caregiver as a team to be sure the patient is safe in their home environment. providing assistance to get DME equipment from a local DME provider that supplies re-furbished DME for those who do not have insurance coverage. Home evaluations to see if the patient requires home medical visits
- Assisted Living and Home health - Gather different brochures for patients and caregivers to allow them to explore care options
- Assisting patients to get into programs such as Adult Day services / Senior Centers- gather brochures and have these ready for patients and caregivers to have options
- Finances and costs associated with older adults work with Area Agency on Aging to assist patients and caregivers with the waiver program and the caregiver support programs
- Support services for the caregivers - connect caregivers to resources for respite as appropriate
Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
- Team-oriented
- Flexible
- Organized
- Multi-tasker; able to balance
- Detail-oriented
Knowledge Required for the Position
- Knowledge of AmeriCorps/Health Corps member requirements
Supervision
- Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently
- The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on changes in procedures, and is available for assistance when require
Review
- The service activities are reviewed for accuracy through spot checks, through complaints from customers, and through observation of the member at service.
- Completed projects are reviewed very generally to determine that objectives have been met and are in compliance with policies and regulations.
Guidelines
Written and oral guides provide specific instructions for doing service
Complexity
The facts or conditions of the service position are clear cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment
Special Considerations
A health physical, update to date vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19, and a TB test are required.
Language Proficiency Requirements
None.
Criminal History Check Requirements Beyond NHC Standard Checks
Criminal history check requirements beyond those required by National Health Corps
Requires Personal Vehicle
Yes
Apply to NHC
Site The Wright Center for Community Health
501 S. Washington Ave.
Scranton, PA 18505
Job Tags
Local area, Flexible hours,