Daycare At Home Coordinator

PE Global Healthcare are delighted to assist their client, a leading healthcare association to recruit for a home care co-ordinator.
The Home Care Co-ordinator manages and co-ordinates person-centered care and resources in the home in an efficient and effective manner to people living with dementia.
He/she has responsibility for the supervision of home care staff in their area.
He/she will work closely with other members of staff to ensure that they are cognisant of other services which the client/family may be receiving so that they can help ensure that all services are delivered in an integrated seamless manner.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Management Supervise, co-ordinate and support the work of home care workers assigned to him/her: Co-ordinate recruitment, induction and ongoing management of staff for the service.
Schedule and issue the home care staff roster on a weekly/monthly basis based on the individual needs of clients and the requirement for the service to be cost efficient.
Client work Assess, identify and manage the needs of potential and existing clients Produce a detailed specification of the clients home care needs so that these can be matched to the work specification given to the home carer.
Review clients on a regular basis by liaising with those responsible for providing care to the client and convey to the clients primary carer/other health care professions any concerns on client welfare.
Administration Carry out the administration required to provide an efficient and effective Home Care Service in the area: Keep and maintain appropriate records of clients in receipt of home care service Liaise with the clients primary carer and public health nurse (PHN) to complete the home care record Process correspondence from clients primary carer and administer any processing of payments etc.
Advocacy Ensure there is an awareness of the issues relating to dementia at a local level and promote the services provided locally by the Society: Ensure compliance with the service level agreement by way of home care hours that need to be provided in the area.
Network and liaise with other service providers, health professionals and potential referral sources e.g PHNs, GPs etc to promote the service.
Candidate Requirements Knowledge/Experience : A standard of education as to enable him/her to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily Diploma in Health Service Management or equivalent qualification desirable Previous experience of working in a caring environment preferably caring for people with dementia, older people or people who have learning disabilities is essential Previous experience or an understanding of managing people or a service essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An understanding of legislation relevant to the role e.g. Health and Safety, Employment legislation etc Must have full drivers licence and access to own car Please call Claire PE Global Healthcare or email ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** PE Global Healthcare specialises in providing contract and permanent Healthcare professionals to the private and public sector.
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