Care Partner - Aged Care At Home

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Gladstone Regional; Sur place; AUD 59 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave + 14% leave load.

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowances

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing learning and career Progress

Résumé du poste

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility is seeking a compassionate Care Partner to join our Aged Care at Home team in Gladstone on a permanent part-time basis. You will lead and coordinate client care across community programs, tailoring services to individual needs and working with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include planning, assessments, budget understanding, risk management and documentation, with emphasis on person-centred care and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management or care coordination in community aged care.
• Experience supporting older people or people with disability.
• Qualifications in health, community services, or human services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Experience with quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with computer systems including MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Assess, plan, coordinate and review client care services.
• Develop and maintain individualised care plans, assessments and referrals.
• Manage Home Care Package budgets and explain funding/fees to clients.
• Conduct client assessments, including risk and hazard assessments.
• Implement strategies to support wellbeing, independence and safety.
• Collaborate with Allied Health, Nursing and other teams to support holistic care.
• Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and client records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice care delivery.

Connaissances

Care coordination

Case management

Communication

Organisational skills

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in health

Experience in health/community services

Outils

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Description du poste

At Ozcare, we're committed to helping older Australians live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes. We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced permanent part-time Care Partner to join our Aged Care at Home Branch in Gladstone.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients while coordinating services that support their health, wellbeing and independence. As a Care Partner, you will work closely with clients, families, healthcare professionals and internal multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care and achieve positive outcomes.

Your Role

As a Care Partner, you will lead and coordinate client care across a range of community care programs, ensuring services are tailored to individual needs and delivered to the highest standard.

• Assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing client care services
• Developing and maintaining individualised care plans, assessments and referrals
• Managing Home Care Package budgets and helping clients understand their funding and fees
• Conducting client assessments, including risk and hazard assessments
• Implementing strategies to support client wellbeing, independence and safety
• Collaborating with Allied Health, Nursing and other multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care
• Monitoring service quality and ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements
• Building positive relationships with clients, families, carers and key stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate documentation and client records
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and best practice care delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in case management, care coordination or community-based aged care services
• Demonstrated experience supporting older people and/or people living with disability
• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in a health, community services or human services-related field
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience working within quality systems and continuous improvement frameworks
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and client management systems
• A commitment to client-centred care and positive service outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

To be successful, candidates must possess availability to work a recurring fortnightly schedule (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm)

• Current Open Class Queensland Driver Licence
• Current National Police Screening Certificate (valid within the past 3 years) or willingness to obtain one
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Influenza vaccination and at least one COVID-19 vaccination
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough).

Why Join Ozcare?

As part of the Ozcare family, you'll be supported to thrive both professionally and personally while making a genuine difference in your local community.

We offer:

• $43.47 per hour + Super + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
• Optional salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated Leases + $2,650 Meal Entertainment Card
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 14% leave loading
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities

About Ozcare

At Ozcare, our people are our greatest asset. We value the dedication, compassion and expertise our team members bring each day in supporting our clients to live their best lives.

Welcoming All

Ozcare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you're passionate about helping older people maintain their independence and quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.