Work for a supportive, open and energetic people focused teamSalary packing options plus moreThe opportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a Care Partner/Coordinator to join our Aged Community Care Team for our Peel/Mandurah region. This is a permanent, fulltime role, Monday to Friday.Adopting a holistic personcentred approach; the Care Partner will manage the daytoday coordination and care management activities under the Support at Home Program. The community partner will use highly developed relationshipbuilding skills to collaborate with clients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams, to manage personcentred care plans to achieve individual goals. There may be an element of care provision required for this role.This role involves travel within the community. There is an option to avail of our salarypackaged car offer. If you choose not to avail of this, a pool car will be available that you must pick up and return to the Peel base each work day.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program. This will include supporting clients with low, medium and high care requirements.Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate client abilities.Monitor costs of the Support at Home Program and ensure services and operations are within budget constraints.Ensure that the organisations customer service expectations are exceeded in the administration.Develop care plans according to client needs.Complete documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.Conduct workplace assessments in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.Provide leadership and support to direct care employees to promote ongoing development.Liaise with general practitioners, allied health professionals, community organisations and internal clinical care providers to ensure client needs are met and wellcoordinated.About youYou will have a strong background within the aged care industry and have demonstrated HCP experience and/or strong knowledge. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:CertIII qualification in aged care.Basic First Aid Certificate.Experience creating care plans.Experience in managing budgets.Knowledge of service provision, coordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.A demonstrated understanding of health care within a community environment.Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.Time management and organisational skills.The ability to work autonomously with a team focus.Decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and calendar management software.$45.25p/h + super.Professional development supported & study leave supported.Internal referral rewards refer a friend or family member and receive a $250 evoucher.Salarypackaged vehicle options.Opportunity to purchase extra leave.Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smartphone).Travel kms at 0.99per km if using own car.Subsidised gym membership $15per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues.Health insurance programmes 12% discount with HBF.Social club discounts cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, zoos, Aquawave, Scitech, Adventure World and more (*providers subject to change).Mental health support up to 3 free sessions with a degreequalified psychologist per year.How to applyTo submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click Apply''.About Silverchain GroupSilverchain is one of Australias leading inhome care specialists, providing health and aged care services to 140,000 clients a year. Trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years, we provide home care services in all states of Australia, and the ACT. We employ nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division, and are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognize the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation, where employees can be authentic, respected, and celebrated. Our ambition is to create a better home care system for everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Care Coordinator