Care Partner

Silverchain; Willowra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study leave

Salary packaging vehicle options

Comprehensive orientation programme

Health insurance discount

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

Silverchain in Perth is seeking a dedicated Care Partner to join the Aged Community Care Team. You will coordinate day-to-day care management under the Support at Home Program, working with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and review person-centred Care Plans.

The role may include occasional direct care, assessments, budget monitoring, documentation for compliance, OSH duties, and mentoring direct care staff.

Qualifications

• Cert III qualification in Aged Care OR minimum 12 months Case Management experience.
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Solid Case Management experience.
• Experience creating Care Plans.
• Experience in managing budgets.
• Knowledge of service provision, coordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of healthcare within a community environment.
• Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with a team focus.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program, including those with low, medium and high care needs.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate client abilities.
• Monitor costs of the program and ensure services stay within budget.
• Ensure customer service expectations are exceeded in the administration.
• Develop care plans according to client needs.
• Complete documentation to ensure policy and procedure compliance.
• Conduct workplace assessments per Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.
• Provide leadership and support to direct care staff.
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals and community organisations to coordinate client care.

Skills

Case management

Budgeting

First aid

Care planning

Autonomy

Time management

Computer literacy

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Cert III qualification in Aged Care

Job description

Care Partner

We have an exciting opportunity for Care Partner to join our Aged Community Care Team for our Perth central region.

Adopting a holistic person-centred approach; the Care Partner will manage the day to day coordination and care management activities under the Support at Home Program. Community using their highly developed relationship building skills collaborate with clients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams, to manage person-centred Care Plans to achieve individual goals. There may be an element of care provision required for this role.

The Role

• Coordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program. This will include supporting clients with low, medium and high care requirements.


• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments toevaluate client abilities.


• Monitor costs of Support at Home Program and ensureservices and operations are within budget constraints.


• Ensuring that the organisation's customerservice expectations are exceeded in the administration.


• Develop care plans according to client needs.


• Complete documentation to ensure compliancewith policies and procedures.


• Conduct workplace assessments in accordancewith Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.


• Provide leadership and support to direct care employees to promote ongoing development.


• Liaise with General Practitioners, AlliedHealth Professionals, community organisations and internal clinical careproviders to ensure client needs are met and well-coordinated.

What we’re offering

• Professional Development supported & Study Leave supported.


• Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher.


• Hourly pay rate of $45.25 plus super


• Salary packaged vehicle options.


• Opportunity to purchase extra leave.


• Comprehensive orientation programme.


• Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone)


• Travel KM’s if using own car


• Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues.


• Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF.


• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change.


• Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year.

What we’re looking for

You will have a strong background within the Aged Care Industry and have recent demonstrated Support at Home experience and/or strong knowledge, in addition you will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Cert III qualification in Aged Care OR minimum 12 moths Case Management experience.


• Basic First Aid Certificate.


• Solid Case Management experience.


• Experience creating Care Plans.


• Experience in managing budgets.


• Knowledge of service provision, co-ordination,allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.


• A demonstrated understanding of health carewithin a community environment.


• Knowledge of manual handling principles withthe ability to train others.


• Time management and organisational skills.


• The ability to work autonomously with a teamfocus.


• Decision making and problem-solving skills.


• Computer literacy in word processing,spreadsheets, and calendar management software.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date