AddressWe’re currently looking for a Care Coordinator in a part time capacity approximately 30 hours week to join our Home Care team based in Geraldton servicing our Mid-West region.
The main aim of support programs is to assist people in living at home for as long as possible, enabling them to have the choice and flexibility in their at home support and assist consumers and providers to maximise this choice and flexibility.
Key Responsibilities of a Care Coordinator:
- Provide service coordination, assessment, care planning and review, for non- clinical component of support programs (e.g. Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Programme) to ensure effective co-ordination and delivery of care services to customers.
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of a Model of Care which provides customer-centric quality care services in an environment of innovation.
- Ensure all reporting and documentation requirements are met, including completing and maintaining timely, accurate and efficient administrative and communication systems.
- Provide practical assistance relating to meeting quality and audit requirements.
- Manage a prescribed caseload including assessment and care planning to remain within budgetary constraints of the service users designated program(s).
- Monitor the accuracy of the electronic records of client attributable time (both direct and indirect) in the Client Management System
As a part of the Acacia Living Group team, you’ll enjoy:
- Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
- A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free - broken down into $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- Private health insurance discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
What do we need from you?
- Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent, or working towards, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the needs of the clients from various funding programs (e.g. Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Programme)
- Excellent computer skills with demonstrated experience in MS Office
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in providing high quality customer service with excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work within limited time frames
- Police Check (Valid within the last 3 years)
- Current flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
- Evidence of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations
Please note -Geraldton is a regional coastal centre approximately 4 hours from Perth with limited accommodation available for rent and lease. If you are applying from outside this region and don't have accommodation arranged or available to you, you may not be able to be considered for this role.
Apply now!
Our application process takes less than 10 minutes. Click APPLY now or if you have further queries, contact Teneile at ******@boltonclarke.com.au
Part of the largest, Independent Not for Profit Aged Care provider in Australia, Acacia Living Group has a vision to be the first preference for the provision of innovative care, quality, community and residential aged care and independent retirement living options to the Community in WA.
Each day, more than 10,000 Australians welcome the support of our team. As the provider with the highest number of nurses employed in the community in Australia, The Bolton Clarke group provides an extensive range of services. Our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance, from highly specialised care and dementia support to help with home tasks, meals and social activities.
Additional information
- Part-time role in the convenience of your local area
- Generous salary packaging - claim up to $18,550 tax free!
- Help to shape a better future for aged care
