Ozcare has a full-time Care Partner position available at our Community Care branch. We are looking for a compassionate individual who can help support our older generation in living independently.
You will be based in Innisfail and be servicing the Southern areas of Cairns.
Pay
* $41.56 per hour
* Access to NFP salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Your Role
You’ll be responsible for planning, managing and leading client care and support across a range of programs. You’ll also play a key role in coordinating the involvement of Ozcare’s multi-disciplinary teams and other services to support effective care.
* Manage and coordinate care services to ensure the highest standards of care
* Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual client needs
* Liaise with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
* Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, while assisting clients in meeting their unique needs and goals
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and organizational policies
* Monitor and evaluate care services to continuously improve quality and efficiency
* Monitor the budget of Home Care Packages and ensure clients understand their funding and fees
How You’ll Benefit
* 5 weeks annual leave as standard
* Annual leave loading
* Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
* Uniform and laundry allowance
* Employee Assistance Program
Requirements
* Demonstrate experience in case management and client care coordination in a Community Aged Care setting
* Have demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of people
* Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
* Provide proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
* Hold a current Police Screening Certificate
* Provide a copy of your current First Aid and CPR Certificate
* Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
* Hold a current Queensland driver's licence
* Completed tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in a health-related field (e.g., Health and Human services)
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.
If you are enthusiastic and can demonstrate empathy and understanding towards the needs of older people we would love to hear from you.
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