Participant Care Partner

Pearl Home Care Pty; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine day fortnight

Company car or travel reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pearl Home Care Pty in the Sunshine Coast is seeking a dedicated Participant Care Partner to deliver participant-centered care, manage care plans and coordinate services within the community. You will support mobility, social participation and goal-driven care while adhering to privacy and safety.

A 2-year case management background in aged care, a valid police check, and an Australian driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in case management within aged care services.
• Australian Driver's License.
• Valid police check from within the last 3 months.
• Clinical experience within Aged Care is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Enablement & Re-ablement: support participants to regain skills and embed therapy recommendations into daily routines.
• Social, emotional and community participation: provide companionship and encourage engagement in activities.
• Observation, documentation & reporting: monitor changes and document in systems, report risks or deterioration.
• Support goals and care plans: work with participants to understand priorities and follow care plans.

Skills

Case management experience

Job description

Join us at Pearl Home Care, a tight-knit Community Aged Care provider nestled in the Sunshine Coast, where our focus lies on prioritizing the well-being of our participants, their families, and our dedicated team.
At Pearl Home Care, we cherish the bond between our staff and participants, fostering a supportive environment where familiar faces provide consistent, exceptional care.

We're on the lookout for a remarkable individual brimming with enthusiasm and passion what they do. The role of a Participant Care Partner is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, participant-centered care, managing care plans, and coordinating services within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enablement & Re-ablement: Support your participants to maintain or regain skills, Embed therapy recommendations from Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists or Nurses into daily routines. Encourage gradual skill-building, confidence and autonomy. Promote dignity-of-risk while maintaining safe practices.
• Social, Emotional and Community Participation: Offer companionship that supports wellbeing and reduces isolation. Encourage engagement in hobbies, community activities and routines.
• Observation, Documentation & Reporting: Observe/note changes in mobility, cognition, mood, appetite, or safety. Document service delivery and observations in organizational systems. Report risks, incidents, or deterioration to coordinators, RN or Allied Health. Respect confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Support Goals and Care Plans: Work with your participants to understand their priorities and preferences. Follow the established support plan, risk plan and therapy goals. Provide feedback to enable care plan adjustments when needs evolve. Encourage independence and decision-making aligned with your participant's own goals.

What we're providing:

• Flexible working options including a nine day fortnight.
• Use of company cars, or paid kilometers for any travel.
• Supportive and dynamic team environment.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 2 years experience in case management within aged care services.
• Australian Driver's License.
• Valid police check from within the last 3 months.
• Clinical experience within Aged Care Experience highly regarded but not essential.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life are welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from candidates of diverse ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and cultural backgrounds. At Pearl Home Care, we believe that a variety of perspectives leads to richer discussions, innovative solutions, and a vibrant community.