Care Partner

HammondCare; Miranda; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefit

Training & development

Recognition program

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

HammondCare in Miranda, Australia, is seeking a Full-time Care Partner to join our Home Care Team. You will deliver and develop tailored Care Plans for each client and oversee ongoing assessments of clients’ needs and preferences within Home Care.

The role involves care management of existing clients, ensuring plans stay up to date and aligned with funding, delivering services to a high standard, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aged Care and minimum 2 years relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of Home Care Packages Program, CHSP services, and Aged Care Standards.
• Willingness to travel between HammondCare sites and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop tailored Care Plans for each client.
• Oversee ongoing assessment of clients’ needs and preferences within Home Care.
• Care management of existing clients and monitoring client-related KPIs.
• Ensure care plans are up to date and aligned with funding and service expectations.

Skills

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Travel between sites

Education

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Job description

HammondCare is actively seeking a Full-time Care Partner to join our team HammondCare – Home Care Team located at Miranda. 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.

Essence of the role 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.

Benefits

• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.

About You

Certificate IV in Aged Care & a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience Knowledge of the Home Care Packages Program, CHSP services, Aged Care Quality Standards and Commonwealth Home Support Programme Experienced in operating effectively in a multi-site environment 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.

Hiring Process

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

Company Culture

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.