Home Care Scheduler

Silver Care LLC

Home Care Scheduler

Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Home Care Scheduler

    As a Scheduler for Silver Care, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient

    scheduling of home care services for clients while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction

    standards. You will be responsible for coordinating schedules for caregivers and clients, ensuring

    adequate coverage, and addressing any scheduling conflicts or issues that may arise. This role requires

    excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced

    environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Schedule Coordination: Efficiently schedule caregivers to provide home care services to clients

    based on their needs and preferences. Coordinate schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all

    clients while optimizing caregiver availability.

    1. Client Communication:

    Communicate regularly with clients to understand their scheduling

    preferences, update them on caregiver assignments, and address any concerns or changes to

    their schedule.

    1. Caregiver Assignment:

    Match caregivers with clients based on their skills, experience, and

    compatibility with client needs and preferences. Ensure that caregivers are properly briefed on

    client requirements and expectations. Train staff as needed for the development of personal care skills.

    1. Scheduling Software Management:

    Utilize scheduling software (Aaniie) to manage caregiver

    schedules and client information and track necessary notes on clients and caregivers. Ensure

    that Smartcare software is updated accurately and promptly.

    1. Problem Resolution:

    Address scheduling conflicts, last-minute cancellations, and other issues

    that may arise. Work closely with caregivers and clients to find suitable solutions and ensure

    continuity of care. Be prepared to use office staff and yourself as the scheduler to fill

    shifts as a last alternative.

    1. Documentation and Reporting:

    Maintain accurate records of client schedules, caregiver

    assignments, and any scheduling-related communications or incidents. Generate reports as

    needed to track scheduling metrics and performance to maintain goals established by leadership

    each month.

    1. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the home care team, including

    caregivers, nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless coordination of care and

    adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

    1. Quality Assurance:

    Monitor the quality of care provided to clients and address any concerns or

    feedback about scheduling or caregiver performance. Implement improvements to scheduling

    processes as needed to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

    1. New Talent:

    Recruit new talent from the designated platform, schedule interviews, and complete

    the interview process with candidates. Adhere to hiring guidelines established by leadership.

    1. Approval of weekly time in preparation for the billing and payroll department. Also, the ability

    to analyze any patterns in schedule changes.

    1. Visiting clients' homes for supervisory visits, caregivers' supervisory visits, and new client introductions.

    2. As a scheduler, you will spend 60% of your time visiting the clients and 40% in the office. You will need to fill shifts as needed.

    3. Must be willing to travel to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.

    Qualifications:

    • 1 year or more of home health scheduling

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.

    • Proficiency in using scheduling software and other office applications.

    • Knowledge of home care services and the needs of elderly or disabled clients.

    • Valid CNA License with 2 years or more of experience with direct care