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Form of workAbout the business and the role
Care Forward is an innovative, leading provider of Home Care Package (HCP) Coordination services across Tasmania, with continued unprecedented growth. Our interdisciplinary team specialises in wellness, reablement and restorative care with over 20 years of experience in delivering better health outcomes for our consumers.
About You
You are an enthusiastic and dedicated Professional with a real passion for improving the lives of our consumers and supporting a team of health professionals to deliver quality consumer care and support. With the ability to work autonomously and lead your team, you will thrive in this multidisciplinary environment. You are adaptable, enjoy meeting new people and working in a variety of settings.
Key Purpose
To provide support and assistance to consumers as a partner in the coordination and management of consumers individualised Home Care Package or Short-Term Restorative Care Program.
Core Functions
- Coordinating Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care Packages as required.
- Coordinates and facilitates the multi-disciplinary team for the coordination of Short-Term Restorative Care Packages as required.
- Assists in the Coordinating the Home Independence Program, as required.
- Service intake, Coordination of home care and support, consumer agreements, support planning, brokerage of services, referral, and care-management, including but not limited to:
- Identification of consumer's needs and goals.
- Development of consumer directed goal-based support plans incorporating a wellness approach.
- Service contracting and brokerage of services as appropriate.
- Facilitating the introduction of support and/or care workers to the consumers
- Monitoring of services that are provided to ensure consumers' needs and goals are being met.
- Contributing to a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Liaising with referral agencies, service providers, consumers, family/advocates to ensure best possible outcomes for consumers.
- In partnership with the consumer monitoring and reviewing their progress.
- Accurate and timely documentation and maintenance of all Consumer records.
Essential Requirements
Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
Current unrestricted Tasmanian Drivers Licence.
National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) months.
Covid -19 Vaccination x 3 doses.
How to Apply
Provide a letter (2 page maximum) outlining your suitability for the position with consideration to the Core Functions and Essential Requirements listed above and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role. Please also provide your current Resume.
Any Questions on this Vacancy
Please contact Georgie Brown on 1300 364 876 or *************@careforward.com.au
Closing Date for Applications
12noon, Monday 4 March 2024
