Overview
Right at Home is Australia's leading quality home care provider, caring for seniors, adults living with a disability and adults recovering from a hospital stay. There's nothing more important than providing care for those in need, and Right at Home offers careers for Certificate III Companion Care Level Caregivers right through to Registered Nurses who provide complex medical support to our clients.
Our North Queensland office is under new management and requires a team of experienced and dedicated Care Coordinators to support this continued growth in the region.
Role Overview
The successful candidates will preferably have a strong background in Community Aged/Disability Care. The role itself is responsible for service development, coordination and delivery, including ongoing client assessments and development of care plans that deliver flexible and personalised in-home support. Direct nursing support to clients is also incorporated within the role, as such a current AHPRA-Nurse Registration is required (EN or RN). Successful applicants will thrive on working in a close-knit team and have a passion for delivering the highest quality in client care. This key role will focus on case management, nursing support, customer service, personal care work where required and general administration.
Responsibilities include:
- Care Assessments;
- Government-Compliant Care Planning;
- Nursing supports;
- Building and maintaining customer relationships; and
- Quality assurance.
- Rewarding work opportunities - making a difference in your local community;
- Friendly and supportive workplace;
- Employee rewards retail discount program;
- Competitive remuneration; and
- Career advancement opportunities will arise as the office expands.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Diploma in Nursing with a current AHPRA registration;
- Driver's License and comprehensively insured dependable private vehicle;
- Current National Police Clearance; and
- Current First Aid & CPR.
Preferred Skills
- Good understanding of the Government funding environment for aged care (primarily CDC) & NDIS (preferred but not necessary);
- Good understanding of the hospital discharge environment;
- Subscribe to a culture of teamwork, caring and quality service;
- Excellent communication abilities, professionalism, a good reputation & respect for our staff, clients and their families; and
- It is also essential to have good judgment, quick decision-making, excellent communication, staff management and administrative skills.
Please note that we review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis, which means interviews may be arranged for suitable applicants before the advertising close date. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Note: This job can longer be applied for.
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