Description

¨      Home Care Supervisors oversee services provided to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Home care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship Home Care Supervisors ensure that employees deliver services in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

¨      Reports to Manager/Administrator.

Responsibilities/Activities

¨      Ensure Agency policies and procedures and industry standards and regulations are followed.

¨      Assist with the coordination, evaluation and planning of home care services.

¨      Assist the Administrator with administrative activities and optimal use of resources.

¨      Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives.

¨      Coordinate staffing activities.

¨      Coordinate scheduling activities.

¨      Supervise work activities of designated employees.

¨      Develop and instruct employees in the use of practices, procedures and equipment.

¨      Prepare budget reports based on compiled financial and statistical records.

¨      Provide leadership to employees.

¨      Conduct in-home assessments including 60 day supervisory visits.

¨      Liaise with community resources and other agencies.

Required Knowledge

¨      Knowledge of standards of practice and scope of practice, in accordance with state regulations

¨      Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client and family care.

¨      Knowledge of personal care and home management skills.

¨      Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.

¨      Knowledge of the English language.

¨      Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR.

¨      Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.

Required Skills/Abilities

¨      Ability to demonstrate effective supervisory abilities.

¨      Ability to gain respect and cooperation.

¨      Ability to inspire and motivate subordinates.

¨      Ability to direct work groups toward a common goal.

¨      Ability to delineate assignments.

¨      Ability to oversee the work of subordinates.

¨      Ability to plan and organize work.

¨      Ability to coordinate with others.

¨      Ability to anticipate future needs.

¨      Ability to administer policies and implement procedures.

¨      Ability to maintain appropriate contact with manager/administrator.

¨      Ability to utilize funds, employees and equipment.

¨      Ability to provide opportunities/guidance for employee development.

¨      Ability to resolve work-related employee problems.

¨      Ability to assist subordinates in accomplishing their work related objectives.

¨      Ability to converse with subordinates in a clear, concise, accurate & timely manner.

¨      Ability to make useful suggestions.

¨      Ability to establish and maintain relationships.

¨      Ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible                    solutions.

¨      Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.

¨      Ability to monitor and assess employees, clients and effectiveness of service.

¨      Ability to communicate written and oral information so others understand.

¨      Ability to listen and understand the spoken word.

¨      Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

¨      Ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.

¨      Ability to provide advice and consultation to others.

¨      Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

¨      Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

¨      Good physical and mental health.

¨      Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk,          hear & see.

¨      Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

¨      Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications/Education

¨      State of Ohio RN

¨      Current driver’s license.

¨      Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

Training/Experience:

¨      May require related experience.