Care Partner

HammondCare; Lismore City Council; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & career development

Bonus schemes

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts across brands

Fitness passport membership

Job summary

HammondCare invites applications for a Care Partner in our Home Care team in Lismore. The role is full-time with a hybrid work model, covering client care planning and ongoing assessments while coordinating with multiple sites and stakeholders.

You will ensure plans align with funding and service expectations and support delivery of high-quality home care to older Australians. We value a Certificate IV in Aged Care and at least two years of relevant experience, plus strong administrative and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aged Care and at least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of the Support at Home program, CHSP, and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop tailored care plans for each client within budget and service expectations.
• Oversee ongoing assessment of clients' needs and preferences and manage care plans with stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day delivery of services and ensure staff understand individual client needs and preferences.

Skills

Care planning

Client assessment

Multisite teamwork

Administrative skills

Education

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Deliver and develop tailored Care Plans for each client on the program and oversee the ongoing assessment of clients' needs and preferences within Home Care

• Permanent position with guaranteed hours and stability in our Home Care team
• Maximise your take-home pay with NFP salary packaging
• Enjoy a work-life balance with hybrid work model

Care Partner - what's involved in the role? We have Full-time positions available, Monday- Friday in the HammondCare at Home Team Lismore Office, managing our clients during our growth phase.

• The Care Partners assist in providing services tailored to the needs of individual clients, delivered within budget and service expectations, including ongoing client assessment and the development of care plans in consultations with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for care management of existing clients and client-related KPIs
• Ensuring the care plans are up to date for our clients, and they're receiving an appropriate amount/type of care that corresponds with their need, approval and funding
• Provide professional and competent day-to-day delivery of services to clients in line with service expectations and work to ensure that staff have a respectable understanding of our individual clients' needs and preferences.

What do you need to apply?

• Certificate IV in Aged Care & a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of the Support at Home (including End of Life, Restorative Care and Assistive Technology and Home Modifications) , Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experienced in operating effectively in a multi-site environment including within a multidisciplinary team
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between HammondCare's clients, sites, and services (salary package can include a packaged motor vehicle on request)
• Strong administrative and computer skills.

HammondCare Home Care has a relationship-based approach to care, and our team members take the time to fully understand the individual needs of every person we care for.

Benefits - What's in it for you?

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging
• Training & career development opportunities
• Paid Bonus Schemes e.g. Refer a Friend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI, Samsung and The Good Guys
• Fitness passport membership which includes gyms, group classes and pools

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare.

We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances.

Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.

We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.

Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free.

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!

Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres.

When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.