POSITION PURPOSE: The Client Care Manager is responsible for the intake, assessment, service planning, scheduling, establishing and managing the plan of care in accordance with the needs of the client and client satisfaction. The Client Care Manager reports directly to the Director.
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Client Care Manager has accountability for the following functions and tasks:
• Maintain company standards in providing superior client care by implementing high- quality care standards and exceptional customer service.
• Effectively handles inquiry calls. Gathers information regarding client needs, home environment, desired schedule, and psycho-social aspect of client care while practicing active listening and establishing a level of trust and understanding with the caller.
• Clearly explain the capabilities of the caregiver, setting clear expectations for the services to be delivered.
• Schedule in person client assessment, confirming date/time before ending the call.
• Meet with client and family to accurately complete all admission paperwork and assure the client and family understand the homecare plan and their responsibilities.
• Gather information regarding client health status, recent hospitalizations or falls, specific dietary needs, mobility, medication regimen, mental/cognitive status, and equipment. This also includes observation of the home environment for safety/risk.
• Visit client (in the place where care will be delivered). Ascertain the type of care the client will need by establishing a baseline of the client’s condition.
• Assess the client’s cognitive ability in addition to the physical need.
• Observe the environment, looking for any issues that may be deemed unsafe (power cords, throw rugs, cluttered stairs or pathways, lack of hand rails, older appliances, poor lighting, pets).
• Complete all client intake/admission paperwork (or electronically).