Scheduler for home care agency

Preferred Health Care

Fall River, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Broadcasting, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Home Care, Multitasking, On Call, Problem Solving Skills, Schedule Development, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Fall River, MA
POSTED
Today

Preferred Health Care is a homecare agency and we are looking for a scheduler to help with day to day tasks of the office.
Shift Scheduling

  • Assign caregivers to clients by:
    • Skill match
    • Availability
    • Geographic proximity
    • Client preferences
  • Support for:
    • Hourly shifts
    • Live-in cases
    • Overnight shifts
    • Split shifts
    • On-call coverage
Home Care Regulations
  • Verification of caregiver credentials expiration
  • Background check status
  • Training compliance
Home care is dynamic - this is where schedulers earn their keep.
  • Call-out replacement workflows
  • Emergency fill-in logic
  • Waitlist or backup caregiver pools
  • Automatic conflict detection (double booking, overtime)
  • Last-minute shift broadcasting to available caregiver
  • Multi-tasking under pressure
  • Problem-solving for call-outs
  • Conflict resolution
  • Prioritization during emergencies
  • Clear communication
  • Empathy with caregivers & families
  • Calm during crises
  • Attention to detail
On Call Scheduler a night during the week and a weekend.
Respond to Call-Outs
  • Receive caregiver call-outs (sick, emergency, no-show)
  • Verify shift details (client, time, duties)
  • Assess urgency based on client acuity
  • Document reason for absence
Fill Open Shifts
  • Identify qualified replacement caregivers
  • Consider:
    • Required skills/certifications
    • Client preferences
    • Hours/overtime limits
    • Distance/travel feasibility
  • Contact available caregivers in priority order
  • Confirm shift acceptance
Emergency Coverage
  • Handle last-minute or same-day coverage crises
  • Coordinate live-in replacements if needed
  • Escalate to management if coverage cannot be found
  • IF INTERESTED CALL US AT 508-675-1777

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