Churches of Christ, Toowoomba, Aged Care Service

Care Co-ordinator

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity

Location

Located in the heart of the Darling Downs, our Toowoomba Aged Care Service is part of Churches of Christ’s long-standing commitment to compassionate, person-centred care. We provide a warm, welcoming home for older Australians, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who genuinely care. (Link)

Salary Sacrifice Details

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Five weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase more
• Employee Recognition program that recognises staff and their dedication each year;
• Employee Discount program through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB Hi-Fi etc);
• Opportunities for professional development;
• Employee Assistant Program;
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study.

The Care Coordinator is responsible for providing advanced clinical support, leadership and coordination of clinical care for residents/clients with complex needs. You will provide mentorship and guidance for a care team of PCW's and Registered Nurses within our facility.

In this role you will:

• Oversee and co-ordinate the completion of baseline and required focus assessments of individual residents/client's needs and record findings within a Positive Wellbeing Model;
• Ensure that care plans are developed and reviewed based on the assessment findings of individual residents/client's needs, in accordance with the organisation's timelines;
• Co-ordinate the collection of accurate clinical/care data for timely submission of Aged Care Funding Instrument;
• Monitor that resident/client documentation is accurately reflective of care provisions and is in accordance with organisational requirements;
• Co-ordinate the care provision of external service providers;
• Assist in the review and maintenance of clinical programs and initiatives;
• Co-ordinate the collection of clinical indicator data in accordance with the organisation's reporting timelines.
• Part Time Care Co-ordinator Roster - 4 days per fortnight - includes weekends.

What you can bring to the team

This role would be ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with several years aged care experience who is looking for a new challenge. Committed to continuous improvement, you look forward to the changing opportunities this diverse role offers. You are often recognised for your highly developed problem-solving, conflict resolution, decision-making and negotiation skills.

As the Care Coordinator, ideally your experience and qualifications include:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with aged care experience;
• Experience in managing and leading teams in the aged care sector;
• Strong knowledge of the aged care accreditation system and compliance;
• Demonstrated knowledge of ACFI/AC-ANN;
• Experience in educating, mentoring and motivating staff;
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal;
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a National Police and NDIS Screening Check;
• National Personal Insolvency Check or the ability to acquire.

Our Values

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Talent Acquisition Team on 1300 595 942.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received