Care Coordinator
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Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily, weekly, and ongoing schedules for Personal Care Aides (PCAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and other field staff.
- Match caregivers with client cases based on availability, qualifications, location, client needs, and agency requirements.
- Fill open shifts and address call-offs, cancellations, late arrivals, and other staffing changes.
- Communicate schedule changes to caregivers, clients, families, and appropriate agency departments.
- Maintain accurate scheduling information within the agency's scheduling or electronic health record system.
- Maintain awareness of caregiver availability and help maximize staffing coverage.
- Work collaboratively with Recruitment, Human Resources, Clinical, Coordination, and Operations departments.
- Participate in after-hours or on-call scheduling responsibilities when required.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service to clients, caregivers, families, and internal staff.
- Protect confidential client and employee information in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in home care, healthcare scheduling, staffing, customer service, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with PCAs, HHAs, caregivers, or home health staff preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic scheduling or healthcare software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.