Windward Life Care is seeking a Nurse Care Manager (RN) to help our clients live safely at home. We are proud to be a San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces award winner for 2019, 2020, 2021, and now 2022!

Windward Life Care and Home Health is a group of trusted Aging Life Care ® and in-home care professionals with a premier reputation in our field. We offer geriatric care management services, non-medical home care services, and RN/LVN home health services to clients who are billed on a private-pay basis. Our mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled adults in San Diego County by fostering a lifelong sense of purpose and maximizing independence.

The Nurse Care Manager (NCM) performs care management services for Windward’s clients, particularly clients with complex medical needs benefiting from medically-informed expertise and oversight. This position will also have responsibilities in Windward’s home health division.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessments: Performs client assessments, including interviewing clients and families about current care situation, identifying client risks and strengths, and assessing concerns of abuse and/or neglect
• Care Planning: Develops comprehensive care plans to address client needs and goals, including making recommendations about care level, presenting care scenarios and associated costs, and identifying appropriate community resources
• Care Management: Oversees and assures quality of services provided to the client, including managing care coordination and communicating plan of care to other care team members including non-medical Home Care Aides, conducting home visits, and attending client medical appointments
• Infection Control: Assists RN Clinical Services Manager in implementing infection control protocols, including coordinating care for medically complex clients, coordinating PPE training and setups, and monitoring staff compliance
• Home Health: Completes skilled nursing visits including medication management, injections, ostomy and catheter care, g-tube feedings and other nursing procedures

Work Schedule: 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. There is some flexibility for this position to start at 30+ hours per week and grow into a 40-hour role more gradually – if this arrangement interests you, please let us know when you apply. This position will require work as needed in client residences, remotely, or from the company’s offices in Banker’s Hill or San Marcos.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience include:

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1+ years of paid clinical nursing experience with adults who are older and/or have physical and/or mental disabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout San Diego County during work hours as dictated by position needs, including visiting our San Diego and San Marcos office locations
• Moderate+ technology proficiency, including use of cell phone apps and web-based office systems such as Google Drive/Workspace
• Ability to work independently, organize travel efficiently, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and report mileage, expenses, and billable hours accurately
• Active driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass a Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB) background screen, TB test, drug screening and health assessment
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or eligible for a qualifying medical or religious exemption

It’s a plus if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing (BSN)
• Working knowledge of physical and mental health care in a variety of settings
• Working knowledge of care resources in San Diego County

Windward Life Care believes the contributions of employees with differing backgrounds and lived experiences are essential in creating a thriving workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and veteran status.

Apply today by submitting a résumé and a few words about why this position is a great fit for you to hrteam@windwardlifecare.com. Please, no phone calls about this posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

• Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming of client on a routine basis.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence issues of client as needed.
• Provide stabilization and assistance with walking as needed, including transferring client to bed, chairs, wheelchair, etc., as required.
• Manage dementia and Alzheimer’s related behaviors, (i.e., wandering, paranoia) as required.
• Prepare meals and clean-up meal-related items.
• Provide medication reminders and appointment reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, making beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and laundry.
• Accompany client to personal and medical appointments.

• One year of in-home care experience with elderly individual; or equivalent experience and education in a CNA program.
• Must include experience with activities of daily living (ADLs), including incontinence care.
• Experience working with client(s) with dementia
• Bathing, dressing & feeding a person with dementia.
• Experience managing difficult behaviors.
• Experience with activity engagement
• Ability to pass background check.
• Must possess your own reliable, safe, fully-insured vehicle along with a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance. Ability to drive or take public transportation to client locations is also required, and providing incidental transportation using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle may also be required.
• Able to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) (i.e. grooming, toileting, bathing)
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to follow safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to work at least one weekend day per week.

• Health and Dental benefits (if employee works 30 hours/week or more)
• Tuition reimbursement for healthcare related classes and programs (as approved)
• Ongoing training and coaching by a professional Care Manager
• Flexible staffing arrangements
• Bonus opportunities and appreciation event

• Completes skilled nursing visits in 1:1 settings, including medication management, injections, ostomy and catheter care, wound care, g-tube feedings and other nursing procedures as clinically necessary.
• Reports patient progress or lack of progress in goals to the DPCS or RN Case Manager.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely clinical notes, documenting interventions, and patient response.

• Active California Vocational Nurse License (LVN)
• 2+ years of paid clinical nursing experience with adults who are older and/or have physical and/or mental disabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the provision of physical and mental health care in a variety of settings
• Moderate+ technology proficiency, including use of smartphone and web-based office systems such as Google G Suite
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and report mileage, expenses, and billable hours accurately
• Active driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass a drug screening and health assessment
• Ability to pass a Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB) background screen and TB test
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including booster (if eligible) or eligible for medical or religious exemption

Windward Life Care is seeking an Aging Life Care Manager to help our clients live safely at home. We are proud to be a San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces award winner for 2019, 2020, 2021, and now 2022!

Windward Life Care is a group of trusted Aging Life Care ® and in-home care professionals with a premier reputation in our field. We offer geriatric care management services and non-medical home care services to clients who are billed on a private-pay basis. Our mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled adults in San Diego County by fostering a lifelong sense of purpose and maximizing independence.

The Aging Life Care Manager (ALCM) carries a caseload of clients and is responsible for directing, arranging, and monitoring client care as well as acting as a client advocate to ensure quality of care.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessments: Performs client assessments, including interviewing clients and families about current care situation, identifying client risks and strengths, and assessing concerns of abuse and/or neglect
• Care Planning: Develops comprehensive care plans to address client needs and goals, including making recommendations about care level, presenting care scenarios and associated costs, and identifying appropriate community resources
• Care Management: Oversees and assures quality of services provided to the client; plans and problem-solves to ensure client’s wellbeing and quality of life; manages care coordination and communicates plan of care to other care team members including non-medical Home Care Aides; conducts home visits; communicates with client’s family and other involved parties; and attends client medical appointments

Work Schedule: 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.This position will require work as needed in client residences, remotely, or from the company’s offices in Banker’s Hill or San Marcos.

Desired knowledge, skills & abilities include:

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a related field, such as social work, counseling, gerontology, mental health, physical therapy or occupational therapy
• 2+ years care management and/or related clinical experience with older adults
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout San Diego County during work hours as dictated by position needs, including visiting our San Diego and San Marcos office locations
• Moderate+ technology proficiency, including use of cell phone apps and web-based office systems such as Google Drive/Workspace
• Ability to work independently, organize travel efficiently, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and report mileage, expenses, and billable hours accurately
• Active driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Ability to pass a Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB) background screen and TB test

It’s a plus if you have:

• Working knowledge of physical and mental health care in a variety of settings
• Working knowledge of care resources in San Diego County

Windward Life Care believes the contributions of employees with differing backgrounds and lived experiences are essential in creating a thriving workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and veteran status.

Apply today by submitting a résumé and a few words about why this position is a great fit for you. Please, no phone calls about this posting. To learn more about Windward Life Care, we invite you to visit us at: windwardlifecare.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $66,560.00 – $74,880.00 per year

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Windward Life Care is seeking a weekend On-Call Care Manager (LVN) to help our clients live safely at home. We are proud to be a San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces award winner for 2019, 2020, 2021, and now 2022!

Windward Life Care and Home Health is a group of trusted Aging Life Care® and in-home care professionals with a premier reputation in our field. We offer geriatric care management services, non-medical home care services, and RN/LVN home health services to clients who are billed on a private-pay basis. Our mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled adults in San Diego County by fostering a lifelong sense of purpose and maximizing independence.

Work Schedule: On call hours Fridays at 4:30pm through Mondays at 9:00am, plus 3-5 scheduled hours for client visits on Saturday/Sunday mornings. Some flexibility and/or additional scheduled work hours are possible – if this schedule doesn’t exactly match up with your needs please don’t let that stop you from applying! On call hours are performed remotely, with client visits performed in-person in San Diego County as care needs dictate.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing crisis situations
• Handling urgent client and staff concerns
• Overseeing and assuring quality of care provided to clients after hours
• Orienting Home Care Aides to new client needs
• Completing skilled nursing visits in 1:1 settings, including medication management, injections, ostomy and catheter care, g-tube feedings and other nursing procedures as clinically necessary
• Assessing and managing client risk
• Partnering with On-Call Staffing Coordinator to communicate staffing and schedule changes to clients and involved parties
• Advocating for clients currently in home, facility and medical settings

Desired knowledge, skills & experience include:

• Active California Vocational Nurse License (LVN)
• 2+ years of paid clinical nursing experience with adults who are older and/or have physical and/or mental disabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the provision of physical and mental health care in a variety of settings
• Working knowledge of care resources, insurance and care delivery systems in San Diego County
• Moderate+ technology proficiency, including use of cell phone apps and web-based office systems such as Google Workspace
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and report mileage, expenses, and billable hours accurately
• Active driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass a drug screening and health assessment
• Ability to pass a Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB) background screen and TB test
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including booster, or eligible for medical or religious exemption

Windward Life Care believes the contributions of employees with differing backgrounds and lived experiences are essential in creating a thriving workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and veteran status.

Apply today by submitting a résumé and a few words about why this position is a great fit for you. Please, no phone calls about this posting. To learn more about Windward Life Care, we invite you to visit us at: windwardlifecare.com/careers.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour