Recruiting for a full time Case Manager / Care PartnerWe are currently looking for a registered nurse or enrolled nurse, or experienced Case Manager/Care Partner to join our Sunshine Coast team in Gympie Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm. You will be joining a growing national network where you can make a difference and practice your skillset and values in a positive, friendly and flexible work environment, working in HomeCare community.The Case Manager/Care Partner performs an integral role in assisting in individualised services being delivered to our customers in their homes, ensuring our participants can remain living their optimal lives, safely at home for as long as possible.About us:Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.We offer:Use of company vehicle, laptop and mobile phoneFlexible working environmentAbility to access LMS Modules to support your APHRADuties and responsibilities may include:Working with or under the guidance of medical practitioners and Allied Health professionalsCollaborating with clinical and experienced colleagues and a very supportive admin teamEnsuring care plans are monitored and reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis and in response to changes in participant needsEnsuring services are delivered in line with the person-centred and consumer-directed principlesMonitoring and evidencing participants’ wellbeing and documenting progressWorking with participants to help them participate in the daily activities they want to do, including hobbies and interestsEnsuring all services are provided in a caring and respectful way in accordance with Just Better Care’s policy and procedures, legislative requirements, and program specific guidelinesAssisting in participant service schedules including service planning, confirmation, and short notice placements or cancellationsLiaising with Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), My Aged Care (MAC) Portal, PRODA, and other regulatory bodiesAssisting participants to access other alternative services where the services are no longer meeting their needsUndertaking administrative duties including data entry, processing invoices, following up participant enquiries, ensuring documentation of all interactions ensuring complianceEnsuring evidence is gathered and uploaded including quotes, confirmation of delivery of services, etc.Liaising with relevant community-based agencies and service providers to ensure an integrated and cohesive approach to service delivery and to ensure standards are met in accordance with program objectivesWorking with participants on their budgets and monitoring participants’ budgets in accordance with program guidelinesCommunication with key stakeholders, internally and externallyCommunity Engagement: engagement with key community stakeholders, promoting Just Better CareIdentifying and participating in personal professional developmentApplying and upholding principles of equity and anti-discrimination in the workplace and adhering to organisational and legislative Health, Safety, and Environment requirementsAuditing of participant files regularly to ensure complianceConducting skills assessments of Community Support Professionals who perform complex care services as requiredDemonstrating a commitment to best practice and evidence of continued professional developmentParticipating in staff meetings and attending training opportunities when requiredAny other duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organisationWhat you will need:Strong administrative, computer, time management and organisational skillsCurrent CPR / First Aid CertificateCurrent and satisfactory Criminal Record CheckCurrent and satisfactory Federal Police Check, NDIS Workers Screening Card & Blue CardCurrent Australian Driver’s LicenceReliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)Previous experience in the community care or health/aged care sector as a case manager working with home care packagesKnowledge of home care package industry, Guidelines and ComplianceUnderstanding of Community Nursing guidelines or previous community nursing experienceCert IV in Workplace Training & AssessmentCert III in Individual SupportNext steps:If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.This information will be used solely for the purposes of your application for employment with Just Better Care. We will never share your personal information with any person or organisation unless we have your written permission to do so, or are required to by law or subpoena.
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