Care Facilitator

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Supportive team

Company pool car

Community impact

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking a Care Facilitator to support older people to live well at home in Dubbo and surrounding areas. You will assist clients and families, develop individual care plans and help people maintain independence in their own homes.

Join a community-focused organisation that values compassionate care, teamwork and high-quality service delivery. A driver’s licence and computer literacy are required, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Empathetic, patient and caring by nature
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Valid driver licence

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Empathetic and caring

Time management

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination) or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Job description

Care Facilitator

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?

Key features

• A comprehensive range ofEmployee Benefitsfrom health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff
• Company pool car for business travel

JoinBaptistCareand 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 your quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you!

We have 2 x amazing opportunities for Care Facilitator servicing clients in the following areas; Dubbo & Coonamble.You willassistclients and their families to engage in services, enabling them to remain living in their home. You will empower our clients through individualised care planning andgoal-settingfocused on our well-living approach.

A typical day will include:

• 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 do we need from you?

You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic,patientand caring nature.
This role does require you to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), or equivalent knowledge and experience
• A valid driver licence
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proven experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service deliveryobjectiveswithin government program guidelines
• Experience with aged care ordemonstratedtransferrable skills will be highly regarded

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

The Employee Benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare
Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.