Care Mgr-Senior

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Care Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team of passionate and committed aged care professionals at Uniting AgeWell Manor Lakes.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing and care staff in accordance with UA policies and procedures and the Residential Aged Care Standards 
• Manage all aspects of clinical care, including assessments, care planning and ongoing evaluation of client care to ensure individual needs of clients are met and the quality of life for the resident is optimised
• Liaising with residents, families and other health professionals
• Monitoring clinical risks and contributing to continuous improvement strategies
• Promote staff awareness of all professional and legal requirements affecting their roles and monitor compliance
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership, mentoring and supervision to nursing and care staff to promote a harmonious team approach to ensure the delivery of high quality resident care

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their full potential.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered nurse
• Min 3 years previous experience in clinical management roles within aged care, with a clear commitment for achieving contemporary, best practice person-centred care in the workplace 
• Able to meet Key Personnel requirements
• Proven leadership capabilities, demonstrated through previous managerial experience 
• Demonstrated experience in Clinical quality and compliance components 
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge and skills in Contemporary Aged Care Services and the Residential Aged Care Standards 
• Can commit to a Mon-Fri, full time 9am-5pm roster
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check employee card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging, EAP access

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!