Scheduler for home care agency in fall river, Massachusetts at Preferred Health Care Services

• 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

• 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

• Receive caregiver call‑outs (sick, emergency, no‑show)
• Verify shift details (client, time, duties)
• Assess urgency based on client acuity
• Document reason for absence

• 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

• 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