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SalaryAmana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care facilities, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Service Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of a 40-bed aged Care Centre managing DS secure and mainstream residents situated in Parry Care Centre. You will expertly lead and manage staff, ensure quality clinical and allied health care is delivered to residents, and effectively manage daily operations. The successful candidate will have previous experience managing an aged care facility and will ideally have had experience in a senior clinical role. This is a Fixed Term position covering maternity leave from April 2024 - July 2025 with on call requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the clinical team; ensuring the care provided to residents meets and exceeds the organisation's clinical care standards
- Responsible for monitoring, managing and reporting of clinical KPIs, ensuring proactive and timely action is taken to identify and mitigate risks
- Responsible for monitoring and managing financial KPIs ensuring targets are achieved and action is taken to identify and mitigate risks
- Ensure audits are undertaken in accordance with planned schedules and all operations comply with organisational policy and procedures which meet statutory and regulatory requirements
- Contributes to the preparation of the facility's operating budget and manages operations effectively to remain within budgets
- Coordinate and lead regular resident and relative meetings
- Provide regular updates and monitoring of the facility's plan for continuous improvement
- Ensure staffing rosters adequately support the site, communicating and working with HR in the recruitment, onboarding and retention of a valued and skilled workforce
- Conduct regular staff performance reviews, address performance gaps and initiate improvement plans in collaboration with HR
- Provide after hours/on call support, escalating incidents where appropriate to the Operations Manager/General Manager of Residential Care
The successful candidate will demonstrate a background of success within the aged care sector, with previous facility management experience.
Essential criteria:
- Nursing registration with AHPRA (Registered Nurse)
- Experience in overseeing ACFI assessments and submissions
- Sound knowledge and experience working with people living with dementia
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Excellent change management skills with a proven record of leading and implementing significant strategic and operational change
- Demonstrated ability to manage finances and operate within budgetary requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite
- Current Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- Willingness to undergo a Bankruptcy check
- NDIS Screen Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Evidence of Covid and current Flu vaccinations as per Amana Living policies
If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria please apply now with a copy of your resume. Interviewing and shortlisting will commence immediately.
Advertised: 08 Mar 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
