Care Coordinator

• Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 months
• Work for a supportive, open and energetic people focused team
• Salary packing options plus more

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Partner/Coordinator to join our Aged Community Care Team for our Peel/Mandurah region.  12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. 

Adopting a holistic person-centred approach; the Care Partner will manage the day to day coordination and care management activities under the Support at Home Program.  Community using their highly developed relationship building skills collaborate with clients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams, to manage person-centred Care Plans to achieve individual goals. There may be an element of care provision required for this role.

This role involves travel within the community. There is an option to avail of our salary packaged car offer. If you choose not to avail of this, there will be a pool car available that you must pick up and return to Peel base each work day

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all care management activities for clients within the Support at Home Program. This will include supporting clients with low, medium and high care requirements
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate client abilities
• Monitor costs of Support at Home Program and ensure  services and operations are within budget constraints
• Ensuring that the organisation's customer  service expectations are exceeded in the administration
• Develop care plans according to client needs
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Conduct workplace assessments in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health guidelines
• Provide leadership and support to direct care employees to promote ongoing development
• Liaise with General Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, community organisations and internal clinical care providers to ensure client needs are met and well-coordinated

About you

You will have a strong background within the Aged Care Industry and have recent demonstrated HCP experience and/or strong knowledge, in addition you will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Cert III qualification in Aged Care 
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Solid Case Management experience
• Experience creating Care Plans
• Experience in managing budgets
• Knowledge of service provision, co-ordination, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations
• A demonstrated understanding of health care within a community environment.
• Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work autonomously with a team focus
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management software

Benefits

• $45.25 p/h + super
• Professional Development supported  & Study Leave supported
• Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher
• Salary packaged vehicle options
• Opportunity to purchase extra leave 
• Comprehensive orientation programme
• Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone) 
• Travel km's at 0.99 per km if using own car
• Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues
• Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change
• Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year 

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click 'Apply' 

About Silverchain Group 

Silverchain is one of Australia's leading in-home care specialists, providing health and aged care services to 140,000 clients a year.

Trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years, we provide home care services in all states of Australia, and the ACT.

We employ nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division and are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation, where employees can be authentic, respected, and celebrated.

Our ambition is to create a better home care system for everyone. Our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians.

We'll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.