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Q: Where can I get a good job description template for a Director of Operations at my home care agency?

Right here!I've worked in recruitment and hiring for over ten years, and (if I can toot my own horn a little here) have excelled. I've hired people at all seniority levels during two major labor crises, and I've developed my own theories about why some companies have such an easier time hiring good talent than others.I think a lot of comes down to the way you communicate the job, and while there's no substitute for having a reputation as being a great place to work, I've baked my ideas into this job description.You'll find that it's shorter, more casual, and more personable than most job descriptions; it also talks a lot more about the candidate than it does about the company.My experience is showing you understand the candidate and what they want says mo... Click to view the full answer from our home care industry expert.

Q: What should a good job ad for a home care coordinator/scheduler look like?

Here's a sample scheduler/home care coordinator job ad template you can use.Note some agencies may treat the roles of scheduler and care coordinator as separate positions, or even have overlap with the position of a field supervisor.The trend I'm seeing is to have one focal point for the administrative work (care coordinator, who also does scheduling) and one focal point for field work (field supervisor); as such, I've written our job ad template to reflect this. Feel free to change them as you see fit.You can copy and paste the template below or click here to download it as a Word document.Home Care Coordinator/Scheduler Job Description TemplateYou like solving tough puzzles, you’re meticulously organized, and you love people. Not to mention you’re happiest when you can see... Click to view the full answer from our home care industry expert.

Question 1

Where can I get a sample template for a caregiver job ad that will help my agency stand out to applicants?

Connor Kunz · Accepted Answer

Right here.There are a couple common mistakes home care agencies make when they&#x27;re writing their caregiver job ads: they make it too much about the agency&#x27;s needs instead of speaking to what the applicant wants, and they often use long bulleted lists of qualifications and responsibilities that no one actually reads. This description is shorter, to the point, and makes sure to focus on what&#x27;s in it for the caregivers.You&#x27;ll notice it also doesn&#x27;t require experience. In today&#x27;s day and age, you&#x27;re shooting yourself in the foot if you force your caregivers to have prior experience or arbitrarily require certifications that you could help them get in a few nights of training. There aren&#x27;t enough caregivers out there for you to require a set level of expe... Click to view the full answer from our home care industry expert.

Question 2

What should a good job ad look like for a home care marketer?

Connor Kunz · Accepted Answer

Below is a template you can steal.A quick note: the specifics of role responsibilities can vary quite a bit between home care agencies, especially with marketing and sales roles. The role of a home care "marketer" is usually that of a sales rep and community liaison who spends most of their time building partnerships with referral sources and conducting other community outreach, and we&#x27;ve structured this job ad with that role in mind.However, it&#x27;s not unusual for the marketer&#x27;s role in to include closing with potential clients or leading out on consumer marketing efforts like Google Ads. If this is the case with your agency, make sure to adapt the job ad accordingly.By the way, here&#x27;s a great piece on when to hire a marketer for your home care agency and how t... Click to view the full answer from our home care industry expert.

Question 3

Where can I get a good job description template for a Director of Operations at my home care agency?

Connor Kunz · Accepted Answer

Right here!I&#x27;ve worked in recruitment and hiring for over ten years, and (if I can toot my own horn a little here) have excelled. I&#x27;ve hired people at all seniority levels during two major labor crises, and I&#x27;ve developed my own theories about why some companies have such an easier time hiring good talent than others.I think a lot of comes down to the way you communicate the job, and while there&#x27;s no substitute for having a reputation as being a great place to work, I&#x27;ve baked my ideas into this job description.You&#x27;ll find that it&#x27;s shorter, more casual, and more personable than most job descriptions; it also talks a lot more about the candidate than it does about the company.My experience is showing you understand the candidate and what they want says mo... Click to view the full answer from our home care industry expert.

Question 4

What should a good job ad for a home care coordinator/scheduler look like?

Connor Kunz · Accepted Answer

Here&#x27;s a sample scheduler/home care coordinator job ad template you can use.Note some agencies may treat the roles of scheduler and care coordinator as separate positions, or even have overlap with the position of a field supervisor.The trend I&#x27;m seeing is to have one focal point for the administrative work (care coordinator, who also does scheduling) and one focal point for field work (field supervisor); as such, I&#x27;ve written our job ad template to reflect this. Feel free to change them as you see fit.You can copy and paste the template below or click here to download it as a Word document.Home Care Coordinator/Scheduler Job Description TemplateYou like solving tough puzzles, you’re meticulously organized, and you love people. Not to mention you’re happiest when you can see... Click to view the full answer from our home care industry expert.

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