Overview
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for Care Partner to join our Aged Community Care Team for our Bunbury and surrounds region. Adopting a holistic person-centred approach, the Care Partner will manage the day-to-day coordination and care management activities under the Support at Home Program. The Community, using highly developed relationship-building skills, will collaborate with clients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams to manage person-centred Care Plans to achieve individual goals. There may be an element of care provision required for this role. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday.
Care Partner
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program, including 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 organisation\'s 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 well-coordinated
About you
You will have a strong background within the Aged Care Industry with recent demonstrated HCP experience and/or strong knowledge. You will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:
Cert III qualification in Aged Care OR minimum 12 months Case Management experience
Basic First Aid Certificate
Solid Case Management experience
Experience creating Care Plans
Experience in managing budgets
Knowledge of service provision, co-ordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations
Understanding of health care within a community environment
Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others
Time management and organisational skills
Ability to work autonomously with a team focus
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management software
Benefits
Professional development supported and study leave supported
Internal referral rewards – refer a friend or family member and receive a $250 e-voucher
Optional salary packaged vehicle options
Opportunity to purchase extra leave
Comprehensive orientation programme
Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone)
Travel kilometres paid at 0.99 per km if using own car
Subsidised gym membership – $15 per week
Health insurance programmes – 12% discount with HBF
Social club discounts – cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more (providers subject to change)
Mental health support – up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year
How to apply
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About Silverchain
Silverchain is one of Australia's leading home care specialists, providing health and aged care services to 140,000 clients a year. We are trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for over 130 years, operating across all states of Australia and the ACT. We employ nurses, doctors, allied health clinicians, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division. We recognise 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.
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