Aged Care Connector

Expression of Interest – 1 x Aged Care Connector - based in Roma

(Full-Time – 38 hours per week) Mandatory Requirements:

Current Resume Current Drivers Licence Current National Police Check or Willingness to apply for National Police Check Current Cert IV in Ageing Support or Willingness to obtain a Cert IV for Ageing Support Current Blue Card Holder or Willingness to apply for Blue Card

Purpose of the Position:

The Aged Care Connector is responsible for providing support such as: Education sessions for older Australians individually or group setting around process of My Aged Care system. Access/referrals to the My Aged Care System for older Australians needing Commonwealth Home Support Program or Home Care Package services. Support older Australians in the process with Regional Assessment Service. Providing necessary, appropriate, easy to understand and accurate information in health management, available services, and resource accessibility. Delaying or reducing the number of hospital admissions, including those for older people living with a chronic condition that can be managed at home or in the community. Strengthening culturally appropriate health pathways to ensure primary care, community and at-home services meet the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Non-Indigenous people. Creating meaningful social participation that connects people to family, friends and community. Improve the older Australians ability to coordinate the care they require, between: GPs, Practice Nurses, health care workers, allied health and secondary health professionals. Hospital and Health services. Government and non-government funded community services (including services accessed via My Aged Care).

For more information regarding the position contact Nathan Gaulton (Aged Care Manager) on (07) 4638 8607 . Please email your expression of interest and resume to Sonia Martin (Human Resource Manager)

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 17th September 2024

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