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Form of work- Full time position based at Wantirna
- Great culture with fun, friendly and supportive environment
- Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
About the role
Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be to:
- Effectively undertake management of the day to day clinical operations
- Lead and manage teams by identifying clear team goals and providing clear direction to enhance staff’s understanding of their duties and responsibilities.
- Ensure the provision of best practice clinical care to all residents, that supports the development & maintenance of physical, psychological, spiritual and social wellbeing of residents, and reflects an understanding of aged care and the needs of older people
- Manage admission processes ensuring that the new residents and their families are settled physically and psychologically into their new environment
- Ensure all assessments, documentation, care plans and reviews are carried out in a professional, efficient and timely manner to ensure the objectives of best practice clinical care, accreditation and funding requirements
As the Care Manager, you will assume full responsibility for the overall management of the site in the absence of the Residential Services Manager, where appointed.
Skills & experience
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
- Strong understanding and ability to ensure compliance with residential Aged Care Quality Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, food safety and other professional legislative requirements
- Experience leading support and supervise staff and promoting a team approach in the workplace
- Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, common sense and a strong ethos of client service
- Ability to form appropriate supportive relationships with residents, representatives and the wider community, promote harmonious relationships between all stakeholders, and to provide appropriate feedback and direction as required
- Sound knowledge of Health Care/Aged Care information management systems, Microsoft Office applications, email and the internet
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A positive and supportive workplace culture
- Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- A competitive salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Praise program – where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, Evidence of Covid and Flu Vaccinations and an NDIS Worker Screening Check. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
