Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible schedule

• Training & development

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the schedule for all clients and caregivers. This person is responsible for tracking, changing and refilling all vacation requests, call-offs, request for changes by the client, etc. and ensuring the database has been updated. This person will also maintain an ongoing recruiting effort to ensure that there are adequate numbers of caregivers for continued growth within the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Compliance with ComForCare bonding criteria
2. Eighteen years of age or older, with Canadian citizenship and/or equivalent employment eligibility authorization
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, co-workers and all supervisors
4. High school diploma - Associate or Bachelor's degree strongly recommended
5. Experience in administrative capacities, with experience relevant to scheduling, customer service and computer operation is an asset. Extensive experience in the home care field considered in lieu of other experience.
6. Ability to perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines

ROUTINE DUTIES:

1. Maintain a consistent schedule for clients:
   a. Handle emergency call-offs
   b. Fill open shifts
   c. Accommodate client/family requests
   d. Accommodate caregiver schedules
   e. Update caregivers with new client information
2. Brief caregivers on cases - use of briefing form is mandatory.
3. Ensure caregivers have completed client specific training for all new cases.
4. Answer phones with a friendly attitude, check e-mail and phone messages on a routine basis.
5. Manage intake calls:
   a. Take incoming intake calls.
   b. Mail/email callers additional information.
   c. Manage intake calls utilizing Intake software.
   d. Perform follow-up calls.
   e. Set up sofa visit or nurse assessment.
6. Manage overtime-limit overtime to emergency situations.
7. On call duties as assigned.
8. Manage the company online operations management system:
   a. Maintain schedule.
   b. Enter notes in the system regarding updates on clients and caregivers, document all phone calls and visits.
   c. Enter new caregiver and client information.
9. Caregiver Recruitment
   a. Perform interviews virtually, on the phone and in person.
   b. Administer appropriate tests using available learning systems.
   c. Check references on all applicants that pass the testing.
   d. Schedule orientations and invite appropriate applicants.
10. Administrate weekly orientations
    a. Ensure at least three new applicants attend orientation each week.
    b. Show appropriate videos.
    c. Review employee handbook.
    d. Answer all questions, ensuring caregivers understand policies and procedures.
    e. Assist caregivers in filling out necessary paperwork.
11. Perform quality assurance calls to clients, caregivers and family members as outlined below. Document all calls.
    a. One day after new case
    b. One week after new case
    c. Monthly thereafter
12. Create and maintain caregiver and client files.
13. Schedule and perform supervisory visits
14. Other duties as assigned.

Initial training will be provided.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.