An exciting opportunity is available for a reliable and motivated Care Partner to join our Brightwater At Home team. This is a permanent full time position, working Monday to Friday, travelling throughout the Perth Metro within designated zones. We currently have multiple positions looking after clients North of River and South of River respectively.
You will be working predominately from home with access to Brightwater Aged Care facilities for administrative requirements.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and responsible for the promotion, assessment, planning and coordination of services that actively deliver choice, independence and quality of life for clients in their own homes.
About the Role
As a Care Partner, you'll work closely with participants to identify their needs, coordinate services, and help them make the most of their support at home funding. You'll be a trusted guide, empowering clients to live well and independently in their own homes.
What You'll Be Doing
* Creating a warm, inclusive home and social environment that supports each participant's emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing.
* Collaborating with participants, families, and health professionals to develop and review personalised care plans.
* Monitor funding and expenditure and ensure services and operations are within budget constraints, including holding discussions with participants on their contributions.
* Conduct workplace assessments in accordance with WHS guidelines to identify hazards and ensure there is the correct equipment to ensure a safe work environment.
* Ensuring services meet Brightwater's high standards, with accurate documentation and respectful communication.
* Identifying opportunities to improve services and encouraging feedback to help us grow and adapt.
What Brightwater Offers You
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, potentially boosting your take-home pay by around $10,000 annually.
* Access to Brightwater Plus – enjoy discounts at over 370 retailers and discounted gym memberships across 65 Perth locations.
* A supportive, inclusive team culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.
* Employee Assistance Program available to all staff.
What You'll Bring
* Well-developed communication skills both verbal and written and interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships and resolve client and staff issues.
* Solid computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office; experience with client management systems is a bonus.
* Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to demonstrate resilience and engage in sensitive conversations with participants and their families regarding funding options, care needs, and behaviours that may impact wellbeing or safety.
* A strong customer service mindset and genuine interest in helping others.
* Knowledge and understanding of Aged Care standards, reablement approach to care and the quality improvement process.
* Understanding of aged care reforms and the Support at home program.
* Demonstrated ability to work with participants from culturally diverse backgrounds.
* A current National Police Certificate (within the last 12 months).
* A valid WA driver's licence.
About Brightwater
With over 120 years of experience, Brightwater is a trusted name in aged care and disability support. We walk alongside our clients through life's changes, offering expert care and genuine understanding. We specialise in complex needs including dementia, Huntington's disease, and acquired brain injury.
If you're driven by compassion and want to help people live with dignity and independence, we'd love to hear from you.
At Brightwater, we celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds. We're committed to inclusion, collaboration, and innovation—for our clients and our team.
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