Aged Care Care Coordinator & Case Manager

Silverchain; Willowra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study leave

Salary packaging vehicle options

Comprehensive orientation programme

Health insurance discount

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

Silverchain in Perth is seeking a dedicated Care Partner to join the Aged Community Care Team. You will coordinate day-to-day care management under the Support at Home Program, working with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and review person-centred Care Plans.

The role may include occasional direct care, assessments, budget monitoring, documentation for compliance, OSH duties, and mentoring direct care staff.

Qualifications

• Cert III qualification in Aged Care OR minimum 12 months Case Management experience.
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Solid Case Management experience.
• Experience creating Care Plans.
• Experience in managing budgets.
• Knowledge of service provision, coordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of healthcare within a community environment.
• Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with a team focus.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program, including those with low, medium and high care needs.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate client abilities.
• Monitor costs of the program and ensure services stay within budget.
• Ensure customer service expectations are exceeded in the administration.
• Develop care plans according to client needs.
• Complete documentation to ensure policy and procedure compliance.
• Conduct workplace assessments per Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.
• Provide leadership and support to direct care staff.
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals and community organisations to coordinate client care.

Skills

Case management

Budgeting

First aid

Care planning

Autonomy

Time management

Computer literacy

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Cert III qualification in Aged Care

Job description

Silverchain in Perth is seeking a dedicated Care Partner to join the Aged Community Care Team. You will coordinate day-to-day care management under the Support at Home Program, working with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and review person-centred Care Plans.

The role may include occasional direct care, assessments, budget monitoring, documentation for compliance, OSH duties, and mentoring direct care staff.