Senior Aged Care Leader

10 hours ago

Kew, Victoria, Australia Baptcare Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Senior Aged Care Leader to join our team at Karana Community located in Kew, Victoria on a full-time ongoing basis.

This role will be part of our facility's Senior Management Team and will be expected to ensure that all staff deliver high-quality care according to the Aged Care Standards and that the delivery of this care meets the needs of the residents and all requirements within Baptcare's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure care reflects current best practice guidelines & respects the individual consumer's needs & preferences with dignity.
  • Ensure all staff are aware of - and adhere to - Baptcare policies & procedures as framework for provision of high-quality care
  • Ensure staff has appropriate equipment & training to provide care. If not, can proactively alert site Manager to action.
  • Ensure all staff (casual & permanent) are clear on documentation requirements & ensure clear, consistent & compliant records are maintained for their area.
  • Contribute to the service being welcoming to all consumers
  • Attend site meetings & mandatory staff training as required or directed by site Manager. Encourage & facilitate educational development of the team – ensure own awareness of educational options & communicate same regularly.
  • Liaise with both internal & external customers (consumers, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects the Baptcare Mission & Vision statement.
  • Ensure all required reporting (risk, audits, reviews) are completed as per schedules & ensures appropriate reporting & action if results under expected limits.
  • Manage Aged Care funding assessments & ensures full completion of required documentation within required time frames. Monitor Resident health status in a comprehensive, regular manner to ensure any options for ACFI re-assessment are initiated.
About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career within the Aged Care industry. Solution-focused and wanting to make a difference, you align your approach to strategize for achieving organisational and divisional goals. You are an employee that instils trust in your clients by demonstrating compassion and diligence.

Working as a leader, a part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

Requirements:
  • Current registration with AHPRA as a RN Division 1 (essential)
  • Recent position in clinical aged care management (a minimum of 2 years)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to supervise and motivate staff and work collaboratively within a team.
  • Liaising with residents, families, GP's and allied health
  • Contemporary understanding and working knowledge of a continuous improvement framework/system
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the Residential Services Management Team to achieve goals
  • Demonstrate a commitment to best practice in aged care, maintaining an optimal level of dignity, comfort, and quality of life for care recipients living in our aged care facilities
About the Opportunity

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

The successful candidate will receive:

  • A competitive salary of around AU$95,000 - AU$110,000 per annum, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
  • Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.
  • Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

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