About the Home
Bupa Woodend is a modern care home nestled in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north of Melbourne and is surrounded by beautiful bush scenery and gardens. It consists of 107 beds, with respite and dementia care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.
Benefits of Bupa
- Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
- Continual learning and development opportunities
- Internal transfers across our care homes
- Discounts on Bupa products – Healthcare, Optical, Dental & other retail partners
About the Role
As the Business Administrator – known as a Customer Service Consultant (CSC) in Bupa, you will work alongside one other CSC and our passionate and dedicated General Manager. Along with being one of our welcoming faces, you will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks to help support the operation of the care home including the overall management and coordination of the admissions process.
Duties
Each CSC has their own portfolio of duties.Generally, we have one that focuses on rostering and pay, one on training/compliance/HR, and one on occupancy and residents, and then everyone has reception duties.Below is an example of tasks but you certainly wouldn’t be responsible for all of them!
- Resident Placement - Providing prospective residents and loved ones with a warm, welcoming, and informative introduction to the Care Home by been the key lead in handling enquiries and coordinating admissions.
- Employee Service - Support and oversee the Care home employee experience, through: Administering rosters, recruitment activities, complete the onboarding and induction of new starters, managing annual and sick leave in the rosters.
- Concierge / Reception / Admin - Effectively lead the customer and administrative experience function of the Care Home, ensuring Customer Service is delivered to the highest of standards.
Skills and Experience
- Patience!Working in a care home is fun and rewarding, we truly love our residents, but it also requires calm and patience, and a sunny disposition.
- Everyone says they need great communication skills, but diplomacy and a proactive approach is particularly important in this role.You might be speaking to a worried family, or a confused resident, and although you can’t always provide answers, you can reassure and follow up.
- Intermediate to advanced skills across the MS Office Suite
- Previous experience gained in a similar admin/Customer Service role
- Experience working in an aged care facility and managing admissions is highly advantageous
- Highly developed organisation and time management skills – prioritisation and self-direction is key in this role
Culture
We all share the same purpose at Bupa Aged Care. Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We take pride in delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. Bupa champions a unique agile culture, one that adapts to your needs as a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.
Bupa are committed to providing equal opportunity and access to employment and career pathways to First Nations peoples across Australia. We have a dedicated team that supports First Nations candidates through our recruitment process.