has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

[Ashley02]

I got an email from a recruiter for care manager positions with Senior Bridge in my area. I've looked at their website & I think it's something I may be interested in. It's not home health care per se, it is more interviewing and documentation. The point is to prevent hospital re-admissions.

Just wondering if anyone can share personal experience with this kind of thing. Thanks!

[jtown76]

Is it possible to do this full time? The recruiter I've been talking to tells me no.

[needlesmcgeeRN, ASN, RN]

Can someone explain what the purpose of Senior Bridge is? Is it for seniors who aren't eligible for the program's provided by Area Agencies on Aging?

[jlminnc]

Jtown76 yes you can do it full- time but it depends on how much distraction you have at home. This is a job for someone that is organized and has good time management skills. You have a lot of work to do at home after you see members. If you have small children or other distractions after you get home.. This is probably not something that would be good to do full- time

[jlminnc]

NeedlecgeeRN Senior Bridge merged with Humana a few years ago and now has a program called Humana at Home. We are Care Managers that go into Humana Medicare Advantage members homes who qualify for the program under their benefits free of charge and help them with different things to keep them healthy and keep them out of the hospital. We can help them with community resources such as find transportation , meals on wheels, help them access their Humana benefits that they aren't familiar with, medication financial resources, and help them understand their disease processes. It is no hands on nursing involved. We can refer them to the council on aging or any other resource that can help them. Hope this answers your question. Humana feels that our presence helps our members lead happy healthier lives

[jlminnc]

You have to be a licensed nurse or licensed Social Worker to be able to do this

[needlesmcgeeRN, ASN, RN]

NeedlecgeeRN Senior Bridge merged with Humana a few years ago and now has a program called Humana at Home. We are Care Managers that go into Humana Medicare Advantage members homes who qualify for the program under their benefits free of charge and help them with different things to keep them healthy and keep them out of the hospital. We can help them with community resources such as find transportation , meals on wheels, help them access their Humana benefits that they aren't familiar with, medication financial resources, and help them understand their disease processes. It is no hands on nursing involved. We can refer them to the council on aging or any other resource that can help them. Hope this answers your question. Humana feels that our presence helps our members lead happy healthier lives

See, that's what Area Agencies on Aging are supposed to do. Are your members Medicare only? Or are they dual-enrollment?

[jlminnc]

We have both. There are many more people out there that are not Humana members. This program is just for people that are enrolled with Humana and they have to qualify for the program. They have to have either Copd, Chf, Diabetes, or CKD..

[needlesmcgeeRN, ASN, RN]

I see! I'm glad to see there are even more resources for seniors. Thanks for answering my questions. :)

[jtown76]

jlminnc, from all the people you've assisted, do you know if many independent contractors can obtain a full time case load? Provided they are competent?

[jlminnc]

Very welcome

[jlminnc]

It depends on how well you are managing your cases as to how many they will continue to give you. If you are doing a good job I'm sure you will continue to keep receiving referrals. The Max is 35, but only the bravest of people that have no social life will take on that many. I would say being full- time the most people are usually willing to take on are between 20-25

[jtown76]

Thank you, I truly appreciate your answer!