Care Navigator

May 14, 2023

The Care Navigator is responsible for evaluating residents’ care needs while identifying and assisting them in navigating the available services that create the bridge between independent living and higher levels of care. They will promote a smooth transition between appropriate levels of care offered at the community by building relationships, solving problems and locating resources for residents transitioning throughout the continuum of care. The Care Navigator will also assist residents in facilitating their wellness and healthcare needs while ensuring integration into the community. They support Residential Health Services through follow up visits and wellness checks after incidents, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, etc. The Care Navigator builds connections with the residents, gaining trust, and providing emotional and psychosocial support through the aging process. They will facilitate communication with all key resources and stakeholders. Their ultimate goal is to guide residents, family members and/or caregivers through successful health and wellness transitions in order to achieve the optimal level of wellbeing and appropriate level of care.

• Successful candidates must have experience working in either a home health or long term care setting and have a case management background.
• Experience building educational programs, working with providers, and leadership/management experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and skills working with older adults and understanding the psycho-social and physical aspects of the aging process. Prefer graduates of formal programs in social work, medical assisting or experienced medical assistants, Home Health Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants. College graduates without experience also considered.

• Demonstrated skills using MS Office suite required.
• Must be neat, well-groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000