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Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them. We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.
We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:
Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
Own It (Drive and ownership)
Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)
Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Care Manager who will serve as the face of FreedomCare in the communities we serve in Michigan.
This is a field-based position that will require 5 days per week commuting to patients homes in Southfield, MI and surrounding cities.
Department & Position Overview:
Structured Family Caregiving is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient lives with a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient's daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in a home environment that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve.
The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to persons who meet nursing facility-level care needs, while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient.
Working closely with waiver members, caregivers, and other stakeholders in the business, the Care Manager’s goal will be to provide a seamless Customer Service experience, while ensuring that our clients are receiving the care they need.
Every Day You Will:
Schedule and perform initial home assessments
(virtual and in-person)
Serve as a field expert to support waiver member and caregiver onboarding experience (as needed) for orientation and remote onboarding to ensure consent and acceptance
Perform required “home inspections” to ensure safety and compliance of participants’ home and surroundings
Partner with Care team to monitor Daily Notes submitted by the caregiver for indications that the caregiver may need additional training or support, and document all contact with the caregiver in Salesforce
Maintain contact with the caregiver, virtual or in person, based on the needs of the waiver member or caregiver identified during the initial assessment
On a semi-annual basis (or as required by contract) at a minimum, visit the waiver member and caregiver with the waiver Case Manager to establish communication between all members of the care team; perform additional home visits if the need is identified during the monthly contact or through Daily Notes review
Partner with Care team in successfully transition newly onboarded waiver members to the ongoing program phase
Communicate any concerns regarding the waiver member or caregivers’ health, surroundings, safety, or unmet needs to staff RN; participate in coordination with the Waiver or assigned Case Manager
Track all activities through entries into CRM (Salesforce)
Function within the timeframes of a fast-paced startup in the healthcare environment
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
1+ years of experience working with frail or elderly disabled adults and caregivers
1-3 years of medical field experience and/or case management, home health; experience updating and maintaining case notes and completing case reviews
The ability to exercise judgement independently and voice noticeable issues or trends
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to establish strong rapport to effectively communicate, guide, educate, and support waiver members and caregivers
Strong problem-solving skills; able to identify issues and escalate when appropriate
Excellent time management, critical thinking and active listening skills; able to multitask
Possesses a high level of empathy and emotional intelligence
Strong proficiency in computer software navigation; Salesforce experience, as plus
Comfort in a dynamic and always evolving startup environment
Always maintain patient confidentiality; understands and adheres to HIPAA guidelines
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is a plus
1 year of experience as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
3+ years of experience working with frail or elderly disabled adults and caregivers
Why work at FreedomCare?
We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.
This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!
At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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At FreedomCare, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides our employees with the opportunity to professionally grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $22.00 and $26.00 an hour at the commencement of your first year of employment. Compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, years of relevant experience, education, location, and licensure/certifications.
Compensation
Compensation Range
$22 — $26 USD
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