What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home Care Quality Assurance RN position at Senior Helping Seniors Savannah?
Senior Helping Seniors® Savannah is a compassionate in-home care service dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by providing non-medical support tailored to their individual needs. Our mission is to empower seniors to maintain their independence and vitality while receiving assistance with day-to-day activities in the comfort of their own homes.
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse assesses and evaluates clients and oversees services as indicated by the Service Plan. This position organizes and oversees the initial and ongoing training program for Personal Care Assistants, as well as PCA competency assessments. The Registered Nurse is the team member responsible for developing and revising client service plans and conducting supervisory home visits to ensure quality care.
Responsibilities:
- Traveling to clients’ homes and managing their service plans.
- Develops and oversees PCA initial and ongoing training.
- Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
- Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
- Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to staff and family members of the client.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Organize and conduct an initial and ongoing training program for PCAs.
- Provide oversight for PCA competency assessments prior to performing tasks with clients. Ensure any PCA will not be assigned to care for a client with special conditions unless the PCA has received training and has demonstrated competency in performing such services related to such special conditions.
- Provide supervision for the provision of personal care tasks for clients determined to be medically frail or medically compromised.
- Complete client’s service plans in accordance with agency policy and in coordination with the appropriate staff who will be providing the client’s services.
Review and revise service plans as needed.
- Conduct staff supervisory home visits in the client residences according to agency policy, including an assessment of the client’s general condition, vital signs, a review of the progress being made, the problems encountered by the client and the client’s satisfaction with the services being delivered by the provider’s staff. Supervision will include observations about the appropriateness of the level of services being offered.
- Ensure proper documentation of training, client service plans, assessments, supervisory home visits, and any other responsibilities assigned.
- Counsel PCAs and staff on difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations.
- Consult with the client and/or Authorized Representative in the event a medical issue arises.
- Perform other related duties as needed and assigned.
Benefits:
- Competitive starting wage of $35 per hour.
Flexible scheduling options.
- Work with an interesting and diverse client base.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, client service, organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate when appropriate, and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Qualifications:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be familiar with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning the operation and provision of home care services.
- Active RN license in the State of Georgia
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment based on various protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Savannah, GA 31407
Salary : $35