Position Title: Care Navigator
Department: Residential Health Services
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (Full Time)
Pay: $28.85-$31.25 Hourly
Who we are:
Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other in the East Seattle area: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won’t find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to function as our Care Navigator. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today!
You will enjoy:
*Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
*Now Offering DailyPay!
*Life and disability insurance
*401(k) with company match
*Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
*Employee assistance program
*PTO and eight paid holidays
*Pet insurance and employee discounts (including wireless plan and retail discounts)
*Tuition reimbursement
*Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
*Free Underground parking
*Free meals
*Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
*You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!
Who you are:
*Successful candidates must have experience working in long-term care setting.
*Experience working with providers, and leadership/management experience are preferred.
*Demonstrated experience and skills working with older adults and understanding the psycho-social and physical aspects of the aging process.
*Prefer graduates of formal programs in social work, medical assisting or experienced medical assistants, Home Health Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants.
*College graduates without experience also considered.
*Demonstrated skills using MS Office suite required.
*Must be neat, well-groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner.
*Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
General Summary:
The Care Navigator is responsible for evaluating residents’ care needs while identifying and assisting them in navigating the available services that create the bridge between independent living and higher levels of care. They will promote a smooth transition between appropriate levels of care offered at the community by building relationships, solving problems, and locating resources for residents transitioning throughout the continuum of care. The Care Navigator will also assist residents in facilitating their wellness and healthcare needs while ensuring integration into the community. They support Residential Health Services through follow up visits and wellness checks after incidents, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, etc. The Care Navigator builds connections with the residents, gaining trust, and providing emotional and psychosocial support through the aging process. They will facilitate communication with all key resources and stakeholders. Their goal is to guide residents, family members and/or caregivers through successful health and wellness transitions in order to achieve the optimal level of wellbeing and appropriate level of care.
Company Info
Company Name
Tiber Ridge at Talus Senior Living
Company URL
https://timberridgelcs.com/
Contact Name
Sarah O'Keefe
Email
okeefesarah@lcsnet.com
Phone
412-965-9190
Location
100 Timber Ridge Way NW
Issaquah, WA 98027