Field-Based Community Care Partner (Aged Care)

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Remote & relocation allowances

Retention bonus

Relocation package

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Care Partner to coordinate person-centred home and community care for clients across Bowen, Proserpine and surrounding areas. You will assess needs, develop care plans and coordinate services with families and multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes from aged care funding.

You will spend significant time in the community and on the road, supporting clients to navigate care, access services, and stay connected with their funding streams.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Health or Community Service is required.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
• Vehicle must be roadworthy and insured (Third Party Property minimum).
• Experience and knowledge of client-centred community care and funding streams.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and care teams to coordinate care and exercise professional judgement.
• Knowledge of aged care legislative, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop individualised care plans.
• Coordinate services and transitions with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage client care budgets and funding.
• Monitor changing needs and risks, escalating when required.
• Review care plans, services and outcomes.
• Help clients navigate the care system and access appropriate services.

Skills

Client-centered care

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Probity checks compliance

Education

Certificate IV in Health or Community Service

Job description

BlueCare is seeking a Care Partner to coordinate person-centred home and community care for clients across Bowen, Proserpine and surrounding areas. You will assess needs, develop care plans and coordinate services with families and multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes from aged care funding.

You will spend significant time in the community and on the road, supporting clients to navigate care, access services, and stay connected with their funding streams.