Overview
Looking for a rewarding career in aged care? Want to grow or transfer your skills and make a real difference in your local community that you love?
Join BaptistCare and support older people to live well in the comfort of their own home. If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you!
As a Care Facilitator servicing clients in the Tweed Heads area (Murwillumbah to Ocean Shores), you will assist 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
What we need from you
* You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* Empathetic, patient and caring nature
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Intermediate level of computer skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Proven experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service delivery objectives within government program guidelines
* Experience with aged care or demonstrated transferrable skills will be highly regarded
* A company vehicle is optional and you will be supplied with a mobile phone and laptop.
About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be - with people right at the centre.
Employee Benefits
* Salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay
* Novated leasing
* Rewards and recognition
* Programs to support your wellbeing
* Employee referral program
* Retail discounts
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
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