Position Overview

The Case Coordinator will determine program eligibility and assess the need for care at home or in a personal care home for the elderly or infirm adult. He / she will coordinate the delivery of a broad range of professional and non-professional services based on the Case Coordinator Guidelines. Acts as a liaison and maintains communication with agencies and facilities involved with the client group.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives referrals and proceeds with assessment of client and family to determine care needs related to Home Care.
• Performs assessment and prioritization of patterns / needs.
• Establishes appropriate discipline coordinator.
• Develops a plan of care for Continuing Care Program including statements of client need, objectives, service provision and evaluation criteria.
• Takes responsibility for implementing and coordinating care plan, which may include initiating medical rehabilitation and consultative services as necessary to meet client needs.
• Provides professional intervention where appropriate through professional counseling / teaching / guidance crisis intervention, etc.
• Maintains current case count : ensures proper submission of statistics.
• Plans and organizes work schedule and manages caseload demands effectively.
• Utilizes consultation and supervision.
• Gathers data regarding resources and resource needs related to caseload / community.
• Participates with other staff in interpreting the program and resources provided through the Continuing Care Program to the public and / or other agencies.
• Takes initiative to establish and maintain liaison with the local health care services and the informal community resource network.
• Participates in educational development when required of new staff, students and related to the program.
• Keeps current developments within own discipline as these relate to the Continuing Care Program.

Experience

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable