Care Facilitator

Care Facilitator – At Home Services

Looking for a rewarding career in aged care? If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you

As a Care Facilitator servicing clients in Forster, Taree andthe surrounding areas, you will assist clients and their families to engage in services, enabling them to remain living in their home. You will empower our clients through individualised care planning and goal-setting focused on our well-living approach.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday.

A typical day will include:

• Home visiting clients in the community who have been referred for help at home
• Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of services and programs that meet clients' individual needs
• Developing relationships with families and carers that acknowledge their needs
• Working alongside our clients to set individual goals that are realistic and achievable
• Implementation of best practice and evidence-based approaches for care including working closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Documentation and the use of client record management systems
• The position will support clients across the LGA's of Forster/Taree and surrounding areas

What do we need from you?
You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience with aged care or demonstrated transferrable skills will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service delivery objectives within government program guidelines
• A valid NSW driver's licence
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve.We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

The benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare
Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.

Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please contact mytalent@baptistcare.org.au Agency applications are not accepted at this time.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.#LI-SM1