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Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) is an established provider of Community Care Services in NSW.
We pride ourselves on delivering tailored care to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families.
Our ultimate goal is to support clients to remain at home and engaged in their local community.
The Care Coordinator is responsible for delivering person-centred case coordination to Dementia and Aged Care Services 's Consumer Directed Care Package consumers.
As Care Coordinator you will be required to complete initial intake assessments as directed by the Case Manager, develop and maintain care plans, perform holistic case management, monitor and review consumers under a framework of active partnerships with consumers and their family/carer in conjunction with the Case Manager.
You are required to apply the principles of wellness and reablement and facilitation skills to achieve quality consumer outcomes.
Responsibilities will include: To build strong relationships with consumers and their family/carer and are active partners in developing an effective support plan for the consumer Ensure packages are filled, waitlists are maintained, and budgets managed effectively under direction from the Case ManagerEnsure consumer care and case coordination is performed in accordance with best practise standards, legislation and DACS philosophy, policies and proceduresWhere applicable and is within the scope of practice for your licensed profession, you will utilise your skills, knowledge and evidence-based approaches to deliver quality coordinated discipline specific intervention to Home Care Package consumers We are looking for candidates with: Demonstrated Aged Care experience in a Care Coordinator or similar roleAbility to work autonomously along with the capacity to operate and prioritise effectivelyAbility to communicate with a range of people including older people, staff, families and particularly in relation to care of consumersRelevant qualificationsExtensive Home Care Package knowledgeNational Police Clearance CertificateCurrent First Aid & CPR CertificateYellow Card (or willingness to obtain one)Current influenza vaccination and willingness to receive one annuallyOpen Drivers Licence and NSW registered motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance Remuneration This is a Full-Time position.
Competitive salary package on offer including option to salary sacrifice, km allowance, access to pool car, comprehensive induction and ongoing training/career development opportunities.
Dementia and Aged Care Services believe that positive and meaningful life experiences are important no matter what stage of life you are at, with or without a diagnosis of dementia. Applications Close: 29 Nov 2024
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