A Geriatric Care Manager is a health and human service representative who takes responsibility for assisting families in taking care of their elderly family members or relative. Some of the common job duties associated with this role are listed on the Geriatric Care Manager Resume as – identifying problems and the need for services after conducting care plan assessments; researching and monitoring in-home care services; working to ensure the preservation of the client’s assets; providing counseling and support that offer crises intervention; operating as a liaison for families that provide long-distance care; assisting in client’s movement to and away from the nursing care facility or retirement center.
Essential skills that are needed to succeed in this area include the following – health management expertise, interpersonal skills, customer service orientation; problem-solving skills, knowledge of specific standards of practice and ethical guidelines; and a passion to help others. While there aren’t any specified qualification, possessing a degree in subjects such as social work, nursing or gerontology will be useful.
Objective : As a Geriatric Care Manager position, responsible for Providing Geriatric Care Management (GCM) services (private pay & grant-funded, as needed) to all of the family caregivers and elders as assigned.
Skills : MS Office, Planner, Care Servicing Skills.
Description :
Provided intensive case management services for a caseload of 20-25 high-risk clients.
Responsible for the assessment of clients with multiple medical and psychosocial needs.
Planned for and monitored services and interventions ensuring provision of quality care.
Provided mentorship and training for all new case management staff and interns.
Responsible for some of the program's most challenging clients and take on program development projects as necessary.
Evaluated over 12 hospice agencies and selected the ones that provided the best care.
Introduced new programs for physical therapy.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Summary : More than 25 years' experience in the fields of geriatric care management, social services, health care, placement planning, dementia-care, and project coordination working with the frail elderly and disabled adults from diverse populations.
Skills : Needs Assessments, Mental Health Assessments, Outreach, Crises Intervention, Suicide Prevention, Relapse Prevention, Group, Family And Individual Counseling, Treatment, And Discharge Planning.
Description :
Conducted in-person comprehensive psycho-social assessments in members' home, clinic, or hospital setting, care planning, service arrangements, monitoring, follow-ups, and re-assessments.
Worked with Continuing Care Department Multi-disciplinary team regularly to identify and treat high-risk patients.
Interfaced with members' primary care physicians, specialists, and other health care providers to meet patients' health care needs.
Initiated appropriate diagnostic testing/screening and interventions.
Assessed safety issues, abuse and neglect, fall risk, and durable medical equipment needs.
Acted as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.
Conducted long term placement planning with members and their families.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : Seeking a Geriatric Care Manager position an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Good Communication, Care Management Skills, Problem Solving.
Description :
Assessed strengths and weakness of the senior, develop and implement a personal plan of care.
Acted as the client advocate in all matters from medical, physical, and psychological.
Trained and supervised caregivers continuously.
Provided support, motivation, and education.
Educated client, and family in matters of disease, nutrition, medication set up, and physical conditioning.
Communicated with Physicians, Family, Nurses, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
Visited clients where they call home, evaluate for safety, procure durable medical equipment, and be present for introductions of new caregivers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : As a Geriatric Care Manager position, responsible for Providing on-going case management support to low-income elders and caregivers, including those receiving financial assistance with funds supported by the Trust Foundation and Respite Voucher Program.
Skills : Development SKills, MS Office, Medical Care Skills.
Description :
Conducted care-planning assessments to identify problems and to provide solutions.
Screened, arranged, and monitored in-home help or other services, including assistance in hiring a qualified caregiver for home care.
Provided short- or long-term eldercare assistance for those engaged in local or long-distance caregiving.
Reviewed financial, legal, or medical issues and offer referrals to geriatric specialists.
Provided crisis intervention.
Acted as a liaison to families at a distance, overseeing care, and quickly alerting families to problems - especially important when families are engaged in long-distance caregiving for a loved one.
Assisted with moving an older person to or from a retirement complex, assisted care home, or nursing home.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : Geriatric Care Manager with both field and administrative experience supporting diverse populations from youth to geriatrics. Creative thinker with exceptional work ethics, crisis management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Skills : Assisted Living Management, Case Management Skills, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Completed comprehensive, in-home assessments for elderly individuals over the age of 65 who might otherwise require nursing home care, identifying health and functional issues as well as support systems.
Educated families regarding aging/health/entitlement issues and connected them to community resources.
Assisted clients in processing Medicaid applications and made recommendations based on the required level of care.
Managed caseload of 90+ clients.
Arranged home care services (i.e. nurse, home health aide, transportation, meals on wheels, adult daycare, etc.).
Attended physician appointments with clients to address healthcare concerns.
Selected caregivers to work with clients in-home.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : Highly skilled Geriatric Care Manager with 2 years of experience in Assisting with reporting, tracking, and evaluation of client information and program outcomes for reports and grant proposals. and also conducting client assessment and develop a care plan based on assessment results.
Skills : MS Applications, Medical Terminology Skills, Monitoring Skills.
Description :
Provided advocacy, guidance, and resource information for families for older adults.
Reviewed daily reports, invoices, and progress notes in accordance with the patients' plan of care.
Enforced and educated public practice of OSHA, HIPPA HIV/AIDS Awareness, and Medical Terminology Accomplishments.
Provided quality professional private healthcare to families and employment agencies.
Experienced and knowledge ensured safety and prevention in both health and environment for the client.
Monitored client's needs, service plan, and cost of services ensuring services were within allowed cost cap.
Provided consumer education and advocacy.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Summary : To acquire a position within the Geriatric Care Manager that will challenge me and afford me the opportunities to grow and learn. Over 10 years of direct care experience with children, adults and families in environments ranging from Director of Social Services in a CCC to a School Counselor for primary ages.
Skills : Coordinate Medical Services Skills, Good Communication, Care Management Skills.
Description :
Managed all aspects of client care, including teaching and overseeing home health services, caregivers, and coordination of medical/fiduciary issues that arise.
Streamlined all medications initiate referrals for hospice, home health, caregivers, physical & occupational therapies.
Interacted with community liaisons, physicians, and family dynamics.
Referred to legal issues and elder abuse concerns.
Recognized and implemented nursing interventions for emergent care; in an autonomous nursing role.
Offered eldercare counseling and support.
Responsible for client growth and retention.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
G.E.D
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : Geriatric Care Manager with 2+ years of experience in Conducting in office, in-home visits with elders and caregivers, as needed as specified by grant contract or funder. Responsible for maintaining and tracking grant financial assistance monies for clients provided through grants or contracts.
Skills : MS Office, Care Management Skills, Team Work.
Description :
Worked in the geriatric assessment program/Center for Optimal Aging.
Met with patients and families to conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and individually with the client to complete cognitive testing.
Coordinated the process of researching and referring clients to home care, adult day care, senior centers, nursing, physical therapy, psychiatric services.
Worked on the inpatient geriatric psychiatric unit.
Worked closely with Long Term Care Insurances.
Assisted with nursing home placements.
Worked with clients/families to create service plans according to health needs and level of functioning, which allowed clients to live in the community independently and preserve their self-worth, respect, and dignity.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
G.E.D
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : Seeking a Geriatric Care Manager with 3 years of experience in assisting supervisor with planning for caregiver retreat, and also providing supervision for the Assistant Case Manager in the Respite Voucher Program as well as other case managers, as needed.
Skills : Inventory Management Skills, Coordinating SKills, Medical Skills.
Description :
Provided counseling and support services.
Developed and implemented treatment plans.
Monitored and evaluated progress based on established treatment goals.
Assisted with financial management and insurance coverage.
Arranged and monitored in-home assistance.
Coordinated transportation for errands and physician appointments.
Conducted care plan visits to identify clients' needs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Nursing
Geriatric Care Manager Resume
Objective : Geriatric Care Manager with 5 years of experience in providing outreach and marketing to inform referral sources of GCM services and other Aviv services available for elders and their caregivers through JF&CS.
Skills : Medical Service, Good Communication, Care Management Skills.
Description :
Responsible for conducting in-home assessments, arranging in-home care, and coordinating other services such as meals on wheels, government programs available, and home health visits.
Facilitated crisis intervention, counseling, assistance with moving, and referrals to other supportive services.
Served as a liaison to families, overseeing the care, and quickly alerting the family members when there was a problem.
Worked with internal online patient web-based computer programs.
Instituted a weekly exercise called Movement with Margaret, which has increased patients' alertness.
Conducted comprehensive assessment, care planning, monitoring of in-home services, and client visits.
Attended care plan conferences and updated out of state families on the client's status.
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