Home Care Package Co-Ordinator
- Competitive wages + up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
- Work for a supportive, open and energetic people focused team
- Join a Non for-profit Leader in Community Care
- No out of hours on-call component!
The opportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a number of experienced Home Care Package Co-ordinators to join our Aged Community Care Team on a permanent, full time basis.Adopting a holistic person-centred approach; the Home Care Package Co-ordinator will operate in the Community using their highly developed relationship building skills to work with Home Care Package clients, carers and families to manage person-centred Care Plans to achieve individual goals.
Key responsibilities- Undertake and understand case management including complex, high and moderate care requirements.
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate client abilities.
- Monitor costs of Home Care packages and ensure services and operations are within budget constraints.
- Ensure that the organisation's customer service expectations are exceeded in the administration.
- Develop care plans together with clients to support their needs.
- Complete documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct workplace assessments in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.
- Provide leadership and support to direct care employees to promote ongoing development.
- Liaise with General Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, community organisations and internal clinical care providers to ensure client needs are met and well-coordinated.
About youYou will have a strong background within the Aged Care Industry and have recent demonstrated HCP experience and/or strong knowledge, in addition you will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Cert III qualification in Aged Care - minimum
- Basic First Aid Certificate.
- Solid Case Management experience
- Experience creating Care Plans
- Experience in managing HCP budgets
- Knowledge of service provision, co-ordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations
- A demonstrated understanding of health care within a community environment.
- Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- The ability to work autonomously with a team focus
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management software
What you will get with RDNS
- Competitive hourly rate + super
- Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
- Work independently in the community with support from your team
- Extensive orientation and on-the-job training
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
How to applyTo submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click 'Apply'.Based on RDNS Silverchain Group Policy, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccinations or evidence of a medical exemption, to be considered for employment with Silverchain.About Silverchain RDNS GroupRDNS, a part of Silverchain Group, is the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes of more than 105,000 Australians every year. As an employer of choice our greatest strength is our people, and we provide expert care for them with ongoing support, training, and career development opportunities.Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust, and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. Silverchain is a proud member of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, respected, and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, and culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.
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