Care Coordinator

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Looking for a rewarding career in aged care? If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you!

As a Care Facilitator servicing clients in Forster, Taree and the surrounding areas, you will assist clients and their families to engage in services, enabling them to remain living in their home. You will empower our clients through individualised care planning and goal-setting focused on our well-living approach.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements.

A typical day will include:

• Home visiting clients in the community who have been referred for help at home
• Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of services and programs that meet clients’ individual needs
• Developing relationships with families and carers that acknowledge their needs
• Working alongside our clients to set individual goals that are realistic and achievable
• Implementation of best practice and evidence-based approaches for care including working closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Documentation and the use of client record management systems
• The position will support clients across the LGA’s of Forster, Taree and surrounding areas

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Knowledge and experience with Home Care Packages (HCPs) and Commonwealth Home Support Programmes (CHSP) is highly regarded
• Experience with aged care or demonstrated transferrable skills will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service delivery objectives within government program guidelines
• A valid NSW driver's licence
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

The benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare!

Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.

Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please contact us. Agency applications are not accepted at this time.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

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Social & Welfare Services 1,001-5,000 employees

We are proud of our facilities, our grounds and our activities - but most of all, we are proud of our community. This is what makes BaptistCare special. We are a community of people who respect one another’s individuality, and who value the support and friendship that comes from an improved quality of life.

We are passionate about life transforming care. This is because we practise it every day, in countless ways. At BaptistCare we encourage independence whilst strongly valuing the connections we share within our community. This is the BaptistCare difference. Together, we provide care you can trust.