Home Care Manager

Who We Are:

We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, while respecting the dignity and potential of all people, we collaborate to offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empower the vulnerable to foster a just society .Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment.

What You'll Do:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Home Care Manager is responsible for the implementation and coordination of home care services for program participants, including completing home safety reviews, coordinating basic durable medical equipment, and assessing and scheduling in-home personal care support. The Home Care Manager serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and provides oversight and leadership to the home care team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete the Home Care Assessment at initial enrollment, semi-annual reassessments and for unscheduled reassessments as needed.


• Assess home care needs in response to service requests.


• Performs supervisory visits in accordance with state and federal regulations and if surveillance is required more often.


• Complete all documentation in electronic medical record.


• Presents recommendations for home care to the Interdisciplinary Team


• Develop individualized care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.


• Collaborate with other PACE team members, including nurses, social workers, and therapists, to coordinate care and address participant needs in the home setting.


• Evaluate personal care service needs and documents in home care service plan.


• Ensure home care schedules are staffed appropriately per the participant's Care Plan.


• Coordinate and monitor contracted home health aide services.


• Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives when directed.


• Order/track basic Durable Medical Equipment in EMR per policy and procedures


• Attends the IDT meeting to represent participant care needs of in the homes.


• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the home care team including home health aides and home care scheduler, providing guidance, support, and regular performance feedback.

• Conduct ongoing training and professional development to ensure that home health aides are equipped with the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care.


• Verify Home Care timesheets, mileage logs and submit to payroll in a timely manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to travel to and perform home visits throughout the New Orleans and the metropolitan area.


• Relates well with people of all ages but has a deep sensitivity and commitment to the elderly.


• Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.


• Must be able to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.


• Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for participant safety.


• CPR and First Aid Certification.


• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Perks!

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• FSA, HSA


• Indemnity Plans


• 401k Matching


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid STD & LTD


• Wellness Program Incentives


• Employee Referral Bonus


• EAP


• Teladoc and sooo much more!

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field. Will consider LPN, COTA, MA, or other discipline with related experience in lieu of education requirements.


• One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population and at least one year of prior supervisory experience.


• Must possess a valid LA driver's license, vehicle, and clean driving record.


• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with geriatric patients and handle unusual interpersonal situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.


• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 pounds.

The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer At the CCANO , we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCANO expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of CCANO employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The CCANO complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCANO has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.