Company Overview

Right at Home is one of the largest home care providers in the world, with over 750 offices in five countries around the world. We provide a wide range of tailored care services to assist people living independently in their home and are respected within the community for providing our clients with a high level of service, with our mission being ‘to improve the quality of life of those we serve’.

Our Far North Queensland office is one of the largest offices within the international network and continues to grow rapidly. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Care Manager to oversee our commercial home care operation in the Far North Queensland region.

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated individual who strives for best practice, is able to communicate well with people of all backgrounds, and approach every situation with care and compassion. If you're a self-motivated person with a positive attitude who enjoys and thrives on challenges, we would love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for the recruitment and training of care team members, scheduling and monitoring operational performance and ensuring that high-quality consumer-directed care is delivered to all clients in accordance with Right at Home policies and procedures and all other laws and relevant professional standards. The delivery of some nursing services may also be required.

This role is a full-time management position reporting to the office owners.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing with a current AHPRA registration;

Driver's License and comprehensively insured dependable private vehicle;

Current National Police Clearance; and

Current First Aid & CPR.

Preferred Skills;

Good understanding of the Government funding environment for aged care (primarily HCP) & NDIS (preferred but not necessary);

Good understanding of the hospital discharge environment;

Subscribe to a culture of teamwork, caring and quality service;

Excellent communication abilities, professionalism, a good reputation & respect for our staff, clients and their families;

It is also essential to have good judgment, quick decision-making, excellent communication, staff management and administrative skills.

Culture & Benefits

Rewarding work opportunities - making a difference in your local community;

Comprehensive induction program;

Friendly and supportive workplace;

Employee rewards retail discount program;

Competitive remuneration; and

Career advancement opportunities will arise as the office expands - this is a unique career opportunity to grow with one of the largest home care companies in the world.

Please note that we review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis, which means interviews may be arranged for suitable applicants before the advertising close date. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.