Job description

The Homecare Services Supervisor (HSS) is a full-time employee who generally works 1st shift when the greatest number of appointments & activities are likely to occur. It is advised that the HSS work one weekend day to provide leadership to weekend staff. The HSS is first a caregiver & leads by example to ensure quality care to clients.

There are 3 primary areas of responsibility assigned to the HSS (i.e., direct caregiving, supervision & training, operations). If these 3 areas are consistently & effectively managed, house operation should be well organized & relatively smooth. Client incidents are fairly commonplace, but if properly utilizing the Resources Guide (“What To Do If…”), all major categories of incidents & how to respond are outlined in step-by-step detail.

Direct Caregiving

• Provide personal care services to clients according to their care plan, expressed needs, etc.
• Provide reminders & assistance to clients in reordering medications.

Supervision & Training

• Make sure that caregivers arrive on time for shifts.
• Make sure that caregivers are clocking in / out every shift.
• Make sure that caregivers provide care according to the client’s care plan.
• Make sure that caregivers document accurately in LEAF tablet & before the end of their shift.
• Make sure that caregivers complete all assigned tasks (for clients as well as household tasks).
• Go over each area of the competency checklist with new hires; provide further training if needed.
• Go over emergency procedures & teach staff how to use the Resource Guide.
• Provide equipment training, as needed (how to use hoyer lift, glucometer, O2, etc.)
• Take care of call offs & no shows by trying to fill shifts before the director must get involved.
• Make sure that all shifts are filled even if that means that you fill the shift yourself, & always be ready to have back ups in place if you suspect a call off.

Operations

• Assist director with developing staff schedules.
• Make sure that client appointments are scheduled, there is transportation set up & client is ready for appointment.
• Make & carry out healthy activity schedules, making sure that all caregivers follow the plan & encourage clients to participate.
• Make sure that grocery shopping & meals are planned on an individual basis & the menu reflects each client’s preferences.
• Make sure that LEAF tablet is completed correctly & during each shift (documentation should be done before the caregiver leaves the shift).
• Report incidents immediately, describe them in great detail & share with Director & Operations Specialist.
• Regularly check client & house binders to make sure that they are up-to-date & complete.
• Do money, narcotic & supply counts.
• Report all maintenance issues according to protocol.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid training

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meadville, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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