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SalaryAbout Carealot
Carealot is a proud WA family owned and operated business with 27 years’ experience of caring for those needing assistance in their homes in Perth, Peel, South West and Great Southern Regions. We provide person-centered, high-quality, cost-efficient care that promotes independence and enhances quality of life.
About the Role
Carealot is seeking a dedicated and experienced Care Partner to join our friendly and supportive team based in our Albany Office. The role will initially be a full time, 12-month fixed term contract, working Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 4.00pm.
As the Care partner you are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for, and with, consumers of Carealot. This position delivers inclusive and person-centered quality care and support in accordance with individualised consumer Care Plans to ensure optimal service provision that actively promotes choice, independence, and quality of life, in a safe and home like environment.
The role is responsible for fulfilling the following duties, but not limited to:
- Ensuring effective planning, development and delivery of high quality and sustainable services.
- Ensuring that services are managed in accordance with funding requirements, policies, allocated budgets, and human resource management approaches.
- Developing effective systems to ensure compliance with quality and risk management accountability requirements and reporting processes in accordance with funding requirements.
- Leading and developing the team to identify sustainable service development and improvements.
- Essential Criteria
- Experience and knowledge in Aged and Home and Community Care.
- Current Enrolled or Registered Nurse registration (APHRA) is highly desirable.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills that build effective leadership, develops inclusive teamwork, and establishes successful working relationships with stakeholders.
- Customer-focused work ethic, strong commitment to Carealot’s Mission and values
- Strong person-centered skills and behaviours in communicating and engaging with consumers with dementia and/or high clinical/other support needs.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care. This includes a strong commitment to providing safe high-quality care.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and use resources effectively, safely, and efficiently.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement, quality standards and the accreditation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change in a care related environment in line with operational and strategic goals.
- Current satisfactory National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 3 months).
- Working knowledge of Safety and Health legislation; Aged Care Act (1997); Aged Care Quality Standards (desirable).
We Offer
Great opportunity for you to take full ownership of an autonomous role.
Employee Discount Program
To apply, please submit your resume, and a cover letter addressing the criteria.
If you wish to learn more about Carealot and our services, please visit our website: www.carealot.com.au
International applicants must have a valid working visa and WA driver's license. We do not currently provide Sponsorship opportunities.
Please note: Applications close Friday 2nd February 2024, however short listing will commence immediately so please don’t delay in applying, as we may close the position early. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
