Care Coordinator

Bendigo Health; Bendigo; In loco; AUD 66.000 - 94.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Career development and education

Salary packaging opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

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Bendigo Health is seeking a Care Coordinator - Post Acute Care (PAC) in Bendigo, VIC. This ongoing part-time role (48 hours per fortnight) offers $58.34 per hour and focuses on coordinating services to support client recovery at home after discharge from hospital.

The PAC team works within Bendigo Health's Community and Continuing Care Division, delivering person-centred care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Competenze

• Review incoming referrals, triage clients and coordinate services required to support recovery at home.
• Understand post-acute care pathways and discharge planning requirements.

Mansioni

• Review referrals and triage clients to determine needed services.
• Coordinate services to support client recovery and independence at home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely discharge from hospital.
• Support clients and carers to navigate post-acute care options.

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The Position

Job Reference:4726

Position Title: Care Coordinator - Post Acute Care (PAC)
Classification: YU15
Salary per hour (exc. super): $58.34
Hours per fortnight: 48
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

Post-acute care services aim to assist people discharged from a public hospital, including emergency department, acute services and sub-acute services, who have been assessed as requiring short-term, community based supports to assist them to recuperate in the community and to ensure a safe and timely discharge.

As a Care Coordinator within the Post Acute Care (PAC) team, you will be responsible for reviewing incoming referrals, triaging clients and coordinating services required to assit client recovery and independence at home.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

The Clinical Support Services team includes Medical Imaging incorporating BreastScreen, Pharmacy and Pathology.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Act with Respect X | We are proud to be a Respect X Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.