Support Coordinator - Aged Care Opportunity
We are seeking a Support Coordinator to join our team in the aged care sector. This is a rewarding role that involves supporting individuals to live independently and improving their quality of life.
As a Support Coordinator, you will work with clients and their families to engage in services, enabling them to remain living in their home. You will empower our clients through individualised care planning and goal-setting focused on our well-living approach.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday. A typical day will include:
* Home visiting clients in the community who have been referred for help at home
* Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of services and programs that meet clients' individual needs
* Developing relationships with families and carers that acknowledge their needs
* Working alongside our clients to set individual goals that are realistic and achievable
* Implementation of best practice and evidence-based approaches for care including working closely with a multidisciplinary team
* Documentation and the use of client record management systems
To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent verbal communication skills and an empathetic, patient and caring nature. You will also need to have:
* Bachelor's Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Experience with aged care or demonstrated transferrable skills
* Demonstrated experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service delivery objectives within government program guidelines
* A valid NSW driver's licence
* Intermediate level of computer skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including access to salary packaging, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts.
About Us
We are a non-profit organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care