Care Co-ordinator Residential Aged Care

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With a 150-year heritage, Anglicare Southern Queensland is a not-for-profit health and community service provider committed to supporting the diverse communities of Queensland. We exist for individuals of all life stages, regardless of their background, who may be experiencing challenges, or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

**About the role**
Symes Grove Residential Aged care is a modern home spanning two levels in the heart of Taigum, on Brisbane’s northside. Conveniently located for public transport and to local amenities, Symes Grove is home to 105 residents.

Our model of care includes a greater focus on lifestyle, wellbeing, social aspects and various programs. The Care Coordinator will ensure that all residents receive high-quality care that meets their specific needs and complies with statutory and legal requirements. The Care Coordinator will provide operational oversight and clinical leadership in partnership with the Facility Manager and other care staff.
- Lead the team to deliver and maintain high standards of care
- Identify opportunities for innovation and new initiatives
- Liaise with doctors, mental health professionals, allied health professionals, nursing staff and carers to ensure consistency of care
- Look for ways to improve care, operations and clinical compliance
- Manage and monitor resident care and clinical systems
- Act as a support and mentor to nursing and care staff.
- Support the Facility Manager in a range of activities to maintain the highest standards, operational excellence and resident experiences

**About you**
You will bring a passion for improving the lives of our residents, experience within a residential setting combined with a supportive leadership style which gets the best out of others. You will also have:

- Current AHPRA registration Nursing
- Demonstrated experience in a senior nursing position in the coordination and clinical evaluation of aged care residents.
- Working knowledge of aged care standards, funding, team leadership and practice.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and supervision to a multi-disciplinary team, identify professional development needs of staff and to coordinate education programs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the implementation and evaluation of quality care systems.
- NDIS clearance (to be obtained)
- Full Covid vaccination evidence

**What we offer**
We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

- Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training and opportunities
- The option to increase your take home pay with salary packaging
- An attractive and competitive remuneration package
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to **$2,650** of your pre-tax income to pay for **entertainment expenses** (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
- Working with a friendly, supportive and innovative team

**Application process**:
Please send us a copy of your current resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience.

**For further information please contact our Facility Manager Shiju Mathew on 07 36236901