Compassionate Care Partner – Aged Care at Home

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health

Experience in health/community services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

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.