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63514519810 - 2 Staffing/Schedulers

Somewhere

Fully Remote
📍 Johannesburg
🇿🇦 SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Job Description: Staffing & Scheduling Coordinator (Home Care Operations)

Position Title:Staffing & Scheduling Coordinator (Support Role)

Department:Staffing & Operations

Reports To:Staffing Manager

Employment Type:Full-Time Independent Contractor

Location:Remote / Offshore (Open exclusively to top talent inLatin AmericaorSouth Africa)

Positions Open:2 Roles Available

Work Schedules & Shift Options:

We are hiring fortwo distinct shift openings. Please indicate your availability during application:
* Shift Option 1 (Day Shift):Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST(Open to South Africa or LATAM candidates)
* Shift Option 2 (Evening Shift):Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST(Open to LATAM candidates)

Objective & Role Overview

We are a premier home care agency managing a active ecosystem of150–200 professional caregivers paired with 150–200 elderly clients.

We are hiringtwo (2) Staffing Coordinatorsto serve as vital operational support leads alongside our Staffing Manager and Lead Staffing Coordinators. In this high-touch role, you will manage day-to-day schedule coordination, shift assignments, caregiver utilization, and client communications.

You will act as the daily point of contact for caregivers, elderly clients, and family members (sons, daughters, and power of attorney representatives). Because you will be speaking directly with elderly clients and family members who may be hard of hearing or under emotional stress,exceptionally clear, articulate, warm, and patient spoken English is non-negotiable.

Key Workplace Competencies
* Crystal-Clear Communication & Empathy:Near-native spoken English with outstanding vocal clarity, patience, and warmth when speaking with elderly clients and adult family members over the phone.
* Delivering Results:Takes personal responsibility for managing complex schedules, prioritizing shift requests, and ensuring no open shifts remain unscheduled.
* Customer Service Excellence:Understands that our "customers" include both external clients (seniors/families) and internal staff (our dedicated caregivers).
* Decisive Problem Solving:Resolves last-minute caregiver call-outs or emergency shift changes calmly, swiftly, and methodically.

High-Payoff Activities (Core Focus Areas)
* Shift & Utilization Optimization:Review caregiver rosters weekly to assign shifts to capacity based on availability, geographic location, client preferences, and overtime constraints.
* Caregiver Utilization:Maintain overall caregiver capacity utilization between85% and 95%.
* Overtime Control:Manage schedule allocations to keep company-wide overtime below1.25% of revenue.
* Zero Open Shifts:Ensure100% schedule coveragewith zero unassigned shifts on the schedule within a rolling72-hour window.
* Contingency Management:Execute responsive contingency plans to ensure 100% of required client service hours are maintained without interruption.

Primary Responsibilities

Schedule Coordination & Shift Management
* Build, maintain, and adjust client and caregiver schedules inside the operating system, prioritizing high-quality client/caregiver compatibility and long-term continuity of care.
* Immediately document caregiver call-outs and client service cancellations in real-time.
* Follow established protocols regarding caregiver cancellation pay and client billing for cancellations without proper 72-hour notice.
* Ensure no open shifts remain unscheduled within the upcoming 7 days, distributing open shift announcements to caregivers daily.
* Promptly log and track caregiver call-outs, client hospitalizations, or schedule adjustments on operational whiteboards and tracking sheets.
* Communicate top caregiver location and availability needs to the Human Resources/Recruiting team on a weekly basis.

Client & Family Communication
* Contact new clients upon enrollment to welcome them, introduce the agency, and confirm initial care schedules within 24 hours.
* Answer incoming client and family calls warmly and professionally, resolving scheduling questions or escalating care concerns to the Client Care Manager.
* Promptly respond to client communications regarding schedule adjustments or care preferences by the end of each business day.
* Ensure weekly or monthly calendar schedules are generated and delivered via email to clients requesting written schedules.
* Execute client exit checklists and issue notifications to administrative staff upon notice of a client's passing or discharge.

Caregiver Support & Engagement
* Log new caregiver availability, location preferences, pet preferences, and work constraints into the CRM system immediately upon onboarding.
* Conduct virtual check-ins with newly onboarded caregivers to build rapport, understand their work preferences, and assign initial shifts during their first week.
* Ensure new caregivers are scheduled for required shadow/orientation shifts during their initial week of employment.
* Assist caregivers experiencing technical issues with clockin

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →