Employment & Volunteering: Career Descriptions

Have you ever considered a position in Gerontology or Home Care? Are you curious about the qualifications or the responsibilities of a position in Home Care? Or are you someone that is thinking about moving to the next position on your career ladder?

Senior Independence has put this information together for you! The following is a list of brief job descriptions, advantages, and necessary qualifications to work in Home Care.

If you have further questions please reply to the contact us section and we will try to help!

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• Transportation Driver
• Adult Day Services Coordinator
• Adult Day Services Aide
• Certified Occupational Therapist
• Home Health Aide (HHA)
• Homemaker/Companion
• Licensed Practical Nurse Field Staff
• Transportation Coordinator
• Registered Nurse Field Staff
• Meals in Motion Driver
• Registered Nurse Case Manager
• RN Clinical Team Leader
• Marketing Representative
  

Do you like working with older adults? Do you like helping people? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Transportation Drivers. Our drivers typically work just a few hours a day. And they are helping make a difference in peoples lives! At Senior Independence we offer an environment that values the important work that our Drivers do for our clients.

So, what does a Driver do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

In order to be considered for a Driver position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications :

• You must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, co-workers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• You must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License to drive a bus.
• Experience as a commercial driver transporting people using different types of vehicles and/or experience in managing projects or services which require coordination, maintenance of records and organization skills and/or
• Experience working with older adults.

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy working with older adults? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Adult Day Centers! There are many advantages to working as an Adult Day Services Coordinator. Our Coordinators get to spend one-on-one time with their clients and get to know the people in their community while in Adult Day Centers. These valued team members typically work first shift, Monday through Friday. At Senior Independence, we value our employees and the positive impact they make in the lives of our clients.

So, what does an Adult Day Services Coordinator do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

Our Adult Day Services Coordinators are responsible for planning and coordinating all of the Adult Day Services activities, and they supervise the Adult Day Services staff. Additionally, seek out and secure new, revenue-generating opportunities.

In order to be considered for a Coordinator position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications :

• You must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Social Worker, hold a Baccalaureate degree/Associate degree in recreational therapy or related degree, or have successfully completed the nursing facility activity director certification course or have two (2) years experience in a similar position.
• Previous experience as Adult Day Services Coordinator preferred.
• You will need a current CPR certification or you will need to complete a CPR certification within 90 days of your hire date.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, co-workers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care…in other words, we want the best!

Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to this question, then it might be time to learn more about Adult Day Centers! There are many advantages to working as an Adult Day Services Aide. Our Aides get to work with a consistent group of senior clients. These positions are typically first shift Monday through Friday. At Senior Independence we offer an environment that values the important care that our Aides give our clients.

So, what does an Adult Day Services Aide do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

Our Adult Day Services Aides are responsible for providing personal care to our clients. Personal care of clients includes bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, toilet use, incontinence care, and dressing. Aides also help plan, direct, and encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts. Additionally they may assist in developing and maintaining bulletin boards, activity calendars, and daily orientation boards.

In order to be considered for an Aide position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications:

• You must have at least one year experience as a home health aide and completion of a formal training program designed to prepare the Home Health Aide, or
• One year experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care or skilled nursing facility and completion of a formal STNA training and competency testing program.
• You will need a current CPR certification or you will need to complete a CPR certification within 90 days of your hire date.
• You must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, coworkers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Our Aides must also possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Home Health OT's. Our OT's that work in the field get to spend one-on-one time with their clients and their families. These valued team members typically work first shift and since they are normally working in the field, often have more flexibility in their schedule as compared to other therapy positions. At Senior Independence, we understand why you chose to be a therapist and therefore offer an environment where your professional skills and judgment are respected and required!

So, what does an Occupational Therapist do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

In order to be considered for an OT position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications:

• You must possess an unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Ohio.
• You must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist. We strongly prefer candidates with one year of prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• You will need to possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work as a team with professional and non-professional personnel staff.
• Because our OT's often work on laptops we would like our candidates to have computer experience especially in a Windows environment.
• Our OT's must also possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care…in other words, we want the best!

Do you like working with older adults? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Home Health Aides. Our HHA's get to spend one on one time with their senior clients and the families of their clients. They also get the opportunity to work out in the community. At Senior Independence we offer an environment that values the important care that our HHA's give our clients.

So, what does a HHA do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

Our Home Health Aide's are responsible for providing personal care to our clients and documenting client status. Personal care of clients includes bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, toilet use, incontinence care, and dressing. Our Home Health Aides may also plan, and prepare, or assist with nutritious meals and prescribed diets. They also assist clients to self-administer-medications. Additionally, they provide homemaking services.

In order to be considered for an HHA position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications:

• You must have at least one year experience as a home health aide and completion of a formal training program designed to prepare the Home Health Aide, or
• One year experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care or skilled nursing facility and completion of a formal STNA training and competency testing program, or
• One year experience as a Home Health Aide in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• You must be knowledgeable of home health aide practices and procedures.
• You will need a current CPR certification or you will need to complete a CPR certification within 90 days of your hire date.
• Must pass agency's written proficiency examination and skills test.
• You must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, coworkers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Our Home Health Aides must also possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.

Do you like working with older adults? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Homemaker/Companion. Our Homemakers get to spend one on one time with their senior clients and the families of their clients. They also get the opportunity to work out in the community. At Senior Independence we offer an environment that values the important care that our Homemakers give our clients.

So, what does a Homemaker do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

The Homemaker / Companion is responsible for providing homemaking and/or companion services to our residents and clients. The homemaking services include such duties as bed making, light housework, laundering, preparing nutritious meals and clean up of kitchen areas. Additional duties include accompanying clients to medical appointments, and running errands.

They also provide companionship and socialization for our clients.

In order to be considered for a Homemaker/Companion position with Senior Independence you must meet the following qualifications:

• You must have at least one year of experience as Homemaker/Companion for an older adult or family member.
• Must pass agency's written proficiency examination and skills test.
• You must be possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, co-workers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Our Homemakers/Companions must also possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.

• You must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with an unencumbered LPN license that allows you to practice in the State of Ohio.
• You must have a current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• We prefer that you have at least one year of experience as an LPN and always strongly consider candidates with one year of prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• Because our LPN's work on laptops we would like our candidates to have computer experience especially in a Windows environment.
• Our LPN's must possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care…in other words, we want the best!

Do you like working with older adults? Do you like helping people? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Meals in Motion Drivers. Our drivers typically work just a few hours a day. And they are helping make a difference in peoples lives! At Senior Independence we offer an environment that values the important work that our Drivers do for our clients.

So, what does a Driver do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

Our Drivers are responsible for the delivery of home delivered meals and for the performance of tasks that support this program. They also need to accurately complete all required paperwork including route sheets, daily logs, etc. and submits them as directed by the Ancillary Services Coordinator .

In order to be considered for a Driver position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications :

• You must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, co-workers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Our Meals Drivers must also possess a valid Ohio driver's license.

Are you looking for a rewarding job? Do you like helping people? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Transportation Coordinators. Our coordinators work with a team of employees to meet the needs of our clients in the community. And they are helping to make a difference in peoples lives! At Senior Independence we value our employees and the important work that they do everyday.

So, what does a Transportation Coordinator do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

In order to be considered for a Transportation Coordinator position with Senior Independence you will need to meet the following qualifications:

• You must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• One very important skill all candidates must possess is the maturity and ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to deal with the demands of the job, and to accept constructive feedback.
• We also want to hire candidates that possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients/residents, family members, co-workers, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Our Coordinators must also possess a valid Ohio driver's license. A valid Commercial Driver's License (preferred).

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you like working with older adults? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Home Health Registered Nurses. Our RN's that work in the field get to spend one-on-one time with their clients and get to know the people in their community while working at our Wellness Clinics and Adult Day Centers. These valued team members typically work first shift and since they are normally working in the field, often have more flexibly in their schedule as compared to other nursing positions. At Senior Independence, we understand why you chose to be a nurse and therefore offer an environment where your professional skills and judgment are respected and required!

So, what does a Field Staff RN do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

The Home Health Nurse – Field Staff RN is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality home health care, adult day care, and wellness services. Our Field Staff RN's also provide nursing care to clients in their homes, wellness clinics, and/or at our adult day cares.

• You must be a Licensed Registered Nurse with an unencumbered RN license that allows you to practice in the State of Ohio. A BSN is preferred.
• You must have a current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• One year of acute care experience is required. We strongly prefer candidates with one year of prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• Because our RN's work with laptop computers, we would like our candidates to have basic computer experience, especially in a Windows environment.
• Because our RN's care for our clients in the field, they must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care…in other words, we want the best!

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our Home Health Registered Nurses. Our RN's that work in the field get to spend one-on-one time with their clients and their families. These valued team members typically work first shift and since they are normally working in the field, often have more flexibility in their schedule as compared to other nursing positions. At Senior Independence, we understand why you chose to be a nurse and therefore offer an environment where your professional skills and judgment are respected and required!

So, what does an RN Case Manager do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

The job of the Senior Independence RN Case Manager is to provide ongoing assessment and nursing care to senior clients out in the community. Our RN's work to assure an accurate evaluation of our client needs and develops and implements a comprehensive care plan that addresses those needs. They also maintain current and accurate client records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation.

• You must be a Licensed Registered Nurse with an unencumbered RN license, which allows you to practice in the State of Ohio. A BSN is preferred.
• You must have a current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• One year of acute care Medical-Surgical experience is required. We strongly prefer candidates with one year of prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• Because our RN's work on laptops we would like our candidates to have computer experience especially in a Windows environment.
• Our RN's must possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care…in other words, we want the best!

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as one of our RN Clinical Team Leaders. Our RN's that work in the field get to spend one-on-one time with their clients and their families. These valued team members typically work first shift and since they are normally working in the field, often have more flexibility in their schedule as compared to other nursing positions. At Senior Independence, we understand why you chose to be a nurse and therefore offer an environment where your professional skills and judgment are respected and required!

So, what does an RN Clinical Team Leader do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

Our RN Clinical Team Leaders are responsible for utilizing a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet clients' health needs. They also complete ongoing audits of charts and computer files to continually improve data quality.

• You must be a Licensed Registered Nurse with an unencumbered RN license, which allows you to practice in the State of Ohio. A BSN is preferred.
• You must have a current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• One year of acute care Medical-Surgical experience is required. We strongly prefer candidates with one year of prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency. Prior supervisory experience is favored.
• Because our RN's work on laptops we would like our candidates to have computer experience especially in a Windows environment.
• Our RN's must possess a valid Ohio driver's license because they are caring for our clients in the field.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care…in other words, we want the best!

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Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you like working with older adults? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to learn more about Home Care! There are many advantages to working as a Marketing Representative for Senior Independence. Our Marketers usually have specific territories that allow them to expand their referral sources and get to know the members of their communities. These valued team members typically work first shift and since they are normally working in the field, often have more flexibility in their schedule as compared to other positions. At Senior Independence, we understand why you chose to be in Marketing and therefore offer an environment where your skills are respected and required!

So, what does a Marketing Representative do for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Senior Independence?

Our Marketing Representatives are responsible for planning and implementing marketing and sales activities for Senior Independence. Major functions include developing and maintaining referral sources, service coordination, promoting and communicating the image and philosophy of OPRS, Senior Independence, sales support to programs, and referral of clients to appropriate and desired services.

• You must be a Licensed Registered Nurse with an unencumbered RN license that allows you to practice in the State of Ohio or a Bachelor's Degree.
• One year of marketing experience in healthcare is preferred. We strongly favor candidates with one year of prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency industry.
• We need our candidates to have basic computer experience, especially in a Windows environment.
• Because our Marketing Representatives work in the field, they must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Most importantly, the people we want hired will have strong oral and verbal communication skills, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards…in other words, we want the best!