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Form of workFounded in 1919, UnitingSA's 1,000+ employees and volunteersprovide critical housing, aged care, and community services to over12,000 South Australians each year, guided by respect, compassion,and justice.
Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, respectfor everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empoweringpeople. Explore our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/
Role Overview:
Become a Care Coordinator at UnitingSA! Cover a Maternity Leave,starting at the end of March and concluding at the end of November.Organise tailored care, schedule services, and ensure compliancewith funding and legal standards. Manage well-being, safety, andindependence using co-designed Care Plans, collaborating with amultidisciplinary team to achieve clinical care and clientoutcomes. Join us in making a difference!
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with consumers to design individualised care plans.
- Review consumer goals and update care plans regularly.
- Ensure compliance with funding and legislation.
- Participate in various meetings, including multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and manage consumer budgets.
- Audit quality and systems as directed.
- Respond promptly to consumer inquiries.
- Assist clients in accessing services through My Aged Care.
- Manage complex consumer situations with team support.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
Skills & Experience:
- Familiar with CDC/HCP and CHSP programs.
- Proficient in Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Knowledgeable about My Aged Care system.
- Adept at conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Effective communication with clients, families, and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and in teams.
- Creative problem-solving and evidence-based solutions.
- Worked in fast-paced community roles.
- Conducted individual assessments, referrals, and case management.
- Co-designed Care Plans in compliance with funding guidelines.
In return, you will work in a passionate and motivatedorganisation where you can see firsthand the positive differenceyou make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. Webelieve in developing and investing in our team and providingwork/life balance through flexible work arrangements.
What we offer:
- Salary packaging offering up to $15,900 tax-free pay annually
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Additional perks including discounted health insurance
For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Neil, TeamLeader Care Coordination 0476 807 ***.
For further information, a full job description is located atthe bottom of the page.
We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meetthe differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employmentopportunities for our employees. We encourage applications from allmembers of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds and mature-aged people and people with disabilities. Toview our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.
Our employment screenings include the following dependent on therequirements of the role - DHS Working with Children Check, DHSNDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Clearance andemployment reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting theright people.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would liketo be considered for this opportunity please applynow—applications close Tuesday 20th February2024.
UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisementbefore the closing date if a suitable candidate isidentified.
Our application process is mobile-friendly.
Attachments:
- JD - Coordinator - Community Aged Care.pdf
