Overview
*Must be able to work weekends!*
Full-Time Lead Caregiver: 0-5 Hours Scheduling 0-25 Hours Caregiving
On-Call Rotation Required! - Main point of contact available, day or night, to quickly respond to incidents and shift changes .
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
Ensures community is adequately staffed in order to meet resident's care and service needs and in accordance with the company standards and guidelines.
Supervises direct care staff as delegated by manager/supervisor.
Ensures associate schedules are communicated/distributed to all associates a minimum of one week in advance (or longer as required by your individual agency).
Effectively manages and communicates all changes in resident/client needs to associates as updates are made to the contract and plan of care.
Manages on-call/after-hours business needs as assigned.
Effectively communicates all staffing shortages and additional staffing needs to supervisor.
Effectively operates and maintains corporate scheduling and billing computer system according to company guidelines and best practices.
Completes daily billing in a timely manner, ensuring state and SOX compliance regulations are followed in regards to billing practices
Responsible for completing review and reconciliation of billing on a weekly basis.
Ensures billing information is complete and correct prior to finalizing monthly resident billing.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, residents, family members and community personnel.
Effectively maintains client chart/documentation and filing practices as per company guidelines and best practices.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Covers BAH cases in the event that care associates cannot be secured to provide services to client(s).
Manages on-call/after office hours and weekend's business needs as assigned.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Prefer one year experience working with older adults or in a related healthcare setting.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsNone
Management/Decision MakingUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and SkillsHas a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Must have knowledge and working capability of PCs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
On-Call on an as needed basis
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Exposure to latex
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$17.20 - $21.50 / hour
Job LocationsUS-CO-Lakewood
CategoryHealthcare
Sub-CategoryResident/Patient Support Services
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time
Shift1st Shift
ID2023-231319
Location : NameBrookdale Meridian Lakewd-BAH
Location : Address1805 South Balsam
Location : LocationUS-CO-Lakewood
Work LocationOn-Site
