Care Partner

• Full time, permanent position
• Work for a supportive, open and energetic people focused team
• Salary packing options plus more
• Optional salary packaged vehicle

The opportunity

Due to growth we have two exciting opportunities for Care Partners to join our Aged Community Care Team for our South East Metro suburbs (based out of our Maddington base) and Lower South East Metro (based out of our Manduarh/Peel base)

Adopting a holistic person-centred approach; the Care Partner will manage the day to day coordination and care management activities under the Support at Home Program. Community using their highly developed relationship building skills collaborate with clients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams, to manage person-centred Care Plans to achieve individual goals. There may be an element of care provision required for this role.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program. This will include supporting clients with low, medium and high care requirements
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate client abilities.
• Monitor costs of Support at Home Program and ensure services and operations are within budget constraints.
• Ensuring that the organisation's customer service expectations are exceeded in the administration.
• Develop care plans according to client needs
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace assessments in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health guidelines
• Provide leadership and support to direct care employees to promote ongoing development.
• Liaise with General Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, community organisations and internal clinical care providers to ensure client needs are met and well-coordinated.

About you

You will have a strong background within the Aged Care Industry and have recent demonstrated HCP experience and/or strong knowledge, in addition you will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Cert III qualification in Aged Care OR minimum 12 moths Case Management experience
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Solid Case Management experience
• Experience creating Care Plans
• Experience in managing budgets
• Knowledge of service provision, co-ordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations
• A demonstrated understanding of health care within a community environment.
• Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work autonomously with a team focus
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management software

Benefits of working for Silver Chain

• Professional Development supported & Study Leave supported
• Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher
• Salary packaged vehicle options
• Opportunity to purchase extra leave
• Comprehensive orientation programme
• Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone)
• Travel KM's at 0.99 per km if using own car
• Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues
• Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change
• Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply'

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.