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Brief Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families.
Job Title
Home Care Coordinator
Job Summary
Responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for Florida PACE Center participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment and nursing home care.
Essential Job Functions
Assesses the homecare needs of participants, and identifies and develops specific plans of care
Assist in Safety evaluations for Prospect prior to enrollment with documentation and uploading in EMR
Coordinates the implementation of all homecare services which includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and personal care services to ensure that quality services is provided to meet client needs
Coordinates and authorizes all Durable Medical Equipment, Consumables, and Frozen Meals
Coordinates and supervises all contracted nursing care for FPC participants in the nursing home/boarding home according to program standards. Includes interaction with other facility staff
Assesses program homecare services system, makes recommendation and offers solutions to revise or modify the system to better meet participant’s needs
Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
Performs compliance monitoring of contracted home care agencies and personnel. This includes all ALF audits for Quality purposes
Participates in department meetings and in‑services as necessary
Prepares and Coordinates Health Assessment Form 1823 for ALF’s Contracted by Florida Pace
Job Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred or higher level of education
Experience
One to three years of experience working with frail elderly population and home care (or a combination of experience and education)
Licenses / Certifications
Current LPN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing, preferred
Current BLS Certification
Valid Florida Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance
Abilities Required
Sensitivity when working with impaired elderly clients is required
Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, clients and providers of diverse ethnic background
Must be organized and demonstrate good judgment
Must have good communication skills in English
Knowledge of Spanish may be required
Must have Florida Driver’s License, insurance and have access to automobile for field visits
Must be able to demonstrate good judgment regarding personal and client safety in their role as a community service provider
Must be willing to conduct in‑home visits anywhere in Dade and Broward counties
Environment – Work Conditions
Conducts home visits, enters into private home of FPC enrollees, frequently in unsafe neighborhoods
Infectious Material Exposure
May experience exposure to a variety of infectious material/illnesses in home/community settings
Must be able to recognize potential or actual hazards and deal with them in an appropriate manner
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Benefits
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well‑lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on‑campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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