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- 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.
- Two years directly related community experience preferred.
- Previous experience as a Case Coordinator in Community Health Services preferred.
- Experience with EFT implementation considered as asset.
- BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD or related health/human service degree required.
- Valid driver's license and a vehicle.
- Licensure/registration as per professional designation required.
- If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.
- Knowledge and experience with computers required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Home Care Case Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services
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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.
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