AddressPosition: Care Support Coordinator
Location: Numurkah
EFT/Hours: 0.2 EFT (16 Hours Per Fortnight)
Status: Fixed Term until 30/06/2026
Salary/ Hourly rate: Based on qualification and experience
About the Role:
NCN Health have an exciting opportunity for an Carer Support Coordinator to join our team at Numurkah.
The Carer Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision of information, education and resources, and supports the planning and coordination of flexible respite services to support local carers who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or person who is frail aged, has dementia, a disability, mental illness or a medical condition.
The Carer Support Coordinator will assess the needs of the individual carers and work with them to plan and coordinate the provision of supports and services that meet their individual circumstances.
The NCN Health Carer Support Program provides person centred care and support via provision of flexible respite and support services for unpaid carers of people with care needs. Services aim to assist in meeting the diverse and individual needs of carers, promoting improved health and wellbeing of carers, and those for whom they care.
The Carer Support Coordinator is an integral part of the multidisciplinary Community Aged Care team.
What we are looking for:
- Vaccination against Covid-19 is a mandatory requirement
- Tertiary qualification in a health related discipline, including Nursing, Disability, Welfare and/or Community Services practice including current registration with relevant regulation agency.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated experience and well developed skills in the delivery of assessment, care planning and coordination of services for individuals and families with diverse needs.
What we can offer you:
- Salary Packaging
- Professional Development and Study Leave
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Staff Health and Wellbeing Programs
- NCN Health uniform provided
About NCN Health:
NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.
NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.
Mandatory Screening Checks:
All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.
A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Enquiries:
Karen Edwards, Manager Community Aged Care and Disability, Phone 03 5862 0***
For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 9 July 2024 at 11:59pm
As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.
NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
