Aged Care/ndis Care Coordinator

**Full job description**

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you have a strong background in nursing and a knack for coordinating personalised care plans? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you

**Position**: Care Coordinator/Nurse
**Location**: Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid - Work on the Road and Work from Home)
**Employment Type**: Permanent Casual (15-20 hours per week)
**Salary**: Competitive, based on experience
**Reports To**: Health Care Services Manager and Directors

**About Us**:
Miracle Health Services is rapidly growing service provider, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support services to our care recipients across Melbourne. We pride ourselves on our compassionate approach and our commitment to exceeding the expectations of those we serve.

**The Role**:
As a Care Coordinator/Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of care. You will be responsible for developing and implementing personalised care plans, providing direct nursing care, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and their families. This role also involves compliance management and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure a holistic approach to care.

Permanent role.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Onboarding New Clients**: Conduct comprehensive initial assessments to understand the unique needs and preferences of new clients. Develop tailored care plans and guide clients through the onboarding process, ensuring they feel supported and informed from the start.
- **Care Coordination**: Continuously implement, and regularly review personalised care plans to meet the unique needs of each client. Adjust care plans and needs of care recipients as per incident reports and allied health reports.
- **Nursing Duties**: Provide direct nursing care such as medication management, wound management and more; conduct health assessments, and educate clients and their families on health management.
- **Client Management**: Build strong relationships with clients, perform initial assessments, and address any concerns promptly as their first point of contact.
- **Compliance and Documentation**: Ensure all care activities comply with NDIS and Aged Care standards. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work collaboratively with other nurses and team members as well as external stakeholders to provide integrated care.
- **Business Development**: Promote Miracle Health Services and build relationships with potential clients and referral sources.

**Qualifications**:

- At least Certificate IV in Aged or Disability Care with assessment modules, preferably EN or RN with current AHPRA Registration.
- Detailed understanding of different funding programs (NDIS, HCP, DVA, CHSP etc.), would be advantageous.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Covid 19 Infection Control certificate.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current National Police Check.
- Experience in healthcare, NDIS, Aged Care, in-home aged care, clinic or similar environment.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
- Proactive nature and self-starter when it comes to care recipient needs.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive wages.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.
- Work laptop and a work mobile phone.
- Reimbursement of travel kilometres when visiting clients.

**Ready to Make a Difference?**
If you are a dedicated and compassionate professional looking to contribute to a growing and supportive team, we would love to hear from you

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Aged care/NDIS: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Clearance (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Craigieburn, VIC 3064

Application Deadline: 28/09/2024
Expected Start Date: 30/09/2024