Care Partner

Ozcare Group; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging options

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible start and finish times

Job summary

Ozcare Group in Cairns is seeking a dedicated Care Partner to support older adults living at home. This full-time role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering high-quality client care across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with Ozcare's multidisciplinary teams and families to create personalised care plans, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining compassionate, person-centred service.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management and client care coordination in a Community Aged Care setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Vaccination against Influenza and at least 1 dose of Covid-19.
• Provide proof of immunity or willingness to vaccinate against MMR, Varicella and Pertussis.
• Hold a current Police Screening Certificate.
• Provide a copy of your First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Hold a current Queensland driver's licence.
• Completed tertiary qualifications and/or relevant health-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and lead client care across programs.
• Coordinate involvement of Ozcare's multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans.
• Liaise with clients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Foster relationships with clients, stakeholders and team members.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Monitor and evaluate care to improve quality and efficiency.
• Monitor Home Care Package budgets and explain funding/fees to clients.

Skills

Case management

Client care coordination

Communication skills

Vaccination requirements

Police screening

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

Health-related qualification

Education

Tertiary health qualification

Job description

Our Ozcare Aged Care at Home Branch in Cairns is looking for a full-time Care Partner to add value to their team. If you are a compassionate individual who can help support our older generation in living independently then this role is for you.

*Must have previous experience in the same role

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.

As a Care Partner you will:

• 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

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• 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
• Flexible start and finish times

For Success you need to:

• 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 Queensland driver's licence
• Completed tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in a health-related field (e.g. Health and Human services)

We're 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.

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

If you are enthusiastic and can demonstrate empathy and understanding towards the needs of older people we would love to hear from you.