Care Manager | South Melbourne

Company description:Established in 1840, we're Australia's first member-owned wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services to more than 700,000 Australians. Today, while we've grown to a company of nearly 7000 employees, our focus remains the same as it was 180 years ago — to deliver Real Wellbeing for our customers, members and the community.Job description:Come and join our team at The Alba Aged Care where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning ‘Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in Aged Care. At The Alba Aged Care we are proud of our culture; we are an embracing and supportive team, we welcome resident preferences and choice and we connect to engage our community of residents, families and care staff.    What's on Offer: We value our team greatly and the wonderful work they do within our Residential Communities, to enhance the lives of our residents - the most deserving people in our communities.   Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following: Competitive remuneration plus super Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days. Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts.    Your New Role We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Care Manager to lead and support our care team at The Alba Aged Care on a full-time basis. Located in South Melbourne with convenient access to public transport and main roadways, The Alba Aged Care is home to 95 residents and stylish, purpose built, private rooms, this amazing facility was opened in June 2023.   In this pivotal and highly rewarding position, your responsibilities will include:   Leading and managing our care team, including training, coaching on best practice and care principles Ensuring quality of care delivery provided to residents meets and exceeds best practice Assisting with preparation and leadership for site audits and accreditations Identifying and managing care related risks Management of resident needs and complex issues as required Operations management, including overseeing recruitment, roster management and some administrative tasks Feedback management including investigation and response to concerns raised Promoting a positive staff culture to support solid staffing outcomes Supporting current change reforms currently underway Capture, record and evidence continuous improvement initiatives   About you:  As well as being an accomplished Care Manager and Leader, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest.  You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent clinical care for our residents, whilst effectively leading and supporting a team. Knowledge of accreditation procedures and standards Excellent interpersonal skills and extensive leadership and management experience An experienced and accomplished operator with understanding of daily operations and staff management Proven ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and implement new systems and processes Understanding financial management; ability to identify funding mismatches, clinical consumables in-line with budget and support requirements. Experience in operational management including recruitment and rostering; ideally in a facility or clinical management position. Fully vaccinated for Influenza and COVID 19 (2 Doses) If you're seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful resident relationships through your outstanding clinical care, please apply today.   This role is an aged care key personnel role and as such is subject to additional suitability requirements.   Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan