AddressFronditha Care is a longstanding Aged Care Provider committed to delivering services to Australian elders of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
We focus on providing unique services both in residential and community care for elderly people of Greek speaking background in Victoria and of multilingual background in New South Wales. An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Community Services Division as a Care Advisor.
Based at our modern Support Hub in Mulgrave with mobile and flexible working arrangements, this is a full-time or part-time position and requires a lateral thinker who thrives on ‘thinking outside the square’.
The clients in the this caseload are based in the West Region of Melbourne.
Requirements
- Manage a portfolio of clients, including their care needs and funding
- Work within Fronditha Care’s Consumer Directed Care Model of Service.
- Provide support and leadership to care staff through peer support, supervision and training.
- Ensure service delivery meets consumers’ needs, Home Care Package Operational Manual, The Aged Care Act 1997 and Fronditha Care’s quality assurance goals.
- Participate in the Community Services after hours 'on call' service on a rotating basis.
- Great knowledge around Home Care Packages and Funding Levels.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic team.
- High level of motivation.
- Problem solving skills.
- Have a 'can-do' attitude
To be considered a successful candidate, you will possess the following:
- Qualifications in Social Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years’ work experience in the field.
- Understanding of Aged Care and Dementia Care.
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Demonstrated experience in managing care packages in accordance to contractual requirements and government programs and guidelines.
- A current driver’s license with access to own registered vehicle (staff of community services also have access to pool cars during business hours).
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a supportive team, and for a role where you can make a positive impact in people’s lives, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.
Benefits
- SalaryPackaging
- Hybrid Work Model
- Full time
- Employee Assistance Program
