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Care Partner

We have an exciting opportunity for Care Partner to join our Aged Community Care Team for our South Metro and Peel Region -

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.

The Role

• 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.

What we’re looking for

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 OR minimum 12 moths Case Management experience
• 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

What we’re offering

• 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, click ‘Apply’.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.  

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

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