Senior Health Coach

Are you passionate about improving the lives of older adults in the community? Do you have experience in Health Coaching and a deep understanding of the unique needs of older clients? If so, we have an exciting opporutnity for you to join our team as a Senior Health Coach in our short-term restorative program! 

We are a leading organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive health and wellness services to older adults in the community. Our short-term restorative program aims to support seniors in regaining their independence and improving their overall well-being. As a Senior Health Coach, you will play a crucial role in guiding and empowering our clients to achieve their goals. The role is a Fixed term contract (12 months) - 38 hours/week to deliver health services to clients in the Gippsland area. 

Please note: As per the Victorian Government's Public Health Order it has been mandated that all in-home and community aged care workers such as integratedliving team members to be appropriately vaccinated. To comply with this government mandate, integratedliving will require evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status to ensure compliance prior to employment. 

Benefits for you

We offer a growing range of benefits including:

• Tax benefits through salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation
• Regular hours to suit your work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement payment for use of own private vehicle.  
• Professional development, employee award programs and career progression opportunities
• A career with purpose - the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and our client’s lives
• A safe and healthy workplace culture which promotes diversity and mutual respect
• Exclusive employee benefits & discounts with health and financial providers
• EAP support with 'no cost' access to wellness services

Responsibilities

• You will be visiting our clients in their homes to assess, plan, implement and coordinate their Short Term Restorative Care program in the Gippsland area.
• You will work within Community Care Standards and EQuIP Quality Framework
• You will monitor the Health Management of clients over an 8 week program
• You will empower and support clients to achieve their optimal levels of functioning independence and self-care
• You will educate clients, carers and their families around the areas of wellness and reablement including ongoing Chronic Disease Management
• You will enjoy working independently to promote the service and to seek referral of new clients to ensure full occupancy of the program
• Building and maintain relationships with local health professionals and services to ensure a high quality of care is maintained throughout the program

What you need to be considered for the role ?

• Degree qualification in nursing, or allied health
• Registration with relevant professional body or Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• 3+ years of clinical or health management experience in Nursing or Allied Health
• Experience within a health or community aged care setting
• Ongoing commitment to Continued Professional Development and Education
• Demonstrated understanding of community aged care guidelines and the principles of primary health care and health promotion
• Demonstrated understanding of evidenced based care
• Ability to conduct Case Management and Health assessments
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to work as part of a wider team and autonomously in a remote model of working
• Ability to organise work in a systematic, timely and accurate manner
• Well developed IT skills and demonstrated competence in delivering services via virtual health technologies and a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies
• Current driver's license and ability to travel within the region on a regular basis
• Satisfactory Police Check and Current CPRAbility to work from home with some travelling required for face-to-face assessments & service promotions with clients, as per business requirements.  
• Ability to work from home with some travelling required for face-face assessments & service promotions with clients, as per business requirements.

If you are excited about the prospect of helping older adults regain their independence and improve their overall well-being, we would love to hear from you!

Applications will close when a suitable applicant has been identified so please don't delay submitting your application as we assess applications as they are received. 

integratedliving Australia values diversity and promotes understanding and inclusion of all people organisation wide.

Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we live and work in and we actively encourage all applications. 

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.