Assistant Co-Ordinator Community Care - Townsville

• $38.71 per hour
• Part Time

We're hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.     

Your Role

As an Assistant Co-ordinator - Community Care you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients.

Your tasks will include:

• Assess, plan, co-ordinate and review care delivery
• Enable clients to maintain as much independence as possible, and encourage them to use their abilities and initiative to develop existing and new skills
• Report and document changes in behaviour patterns, unusual actions or reactions of clients or employees
• Provide direct client care when required
• Assist with scheduling of employees to suit the needs of the client
• Liaise and network with other service providers and the community as directed

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives.

You have:

• A warm and caring nature
• The willingness to go the extra mile
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The flexibility to work a varied roster
• You are a dynamic team player
• Ability to work well under pressure

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• 5 weeks annual leave as standard
• Annual leave loading
• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Current Police Screening Certificate
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) and Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current Queensland driver's licence
• Tertiary Qualifications (as appropriate) and/or relevant experience in a health-related field (e.g. Health and Human services)
• Experience in case management and client care co-ordination
• Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of people
• Flexibility to work across a range of days (Monday to Sunday)

Welcoming All

 We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply