Part-Time Home Care Package Co-ordinator - Maryborough/Hervey Bay Exciting Opportunity – Helping a local Home Care Provider Grow We are currently looking for a Part-Time Home Care Package Co-ordinator to join our Maryborough/Hervey Bay team Monday to Friday (8.30am-2.30pm or 9am-3pm) 27.5 hours p/w. Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. Join a growing national network where you can make a difference and practice your values in a positive, friendly and flexible work environment, working in Home Care community.
The Home Care Package Co-ordinator performs an integral role in assisting in individualised services being delivered to our customers in their homes, ensuring our customer can remain living their optimal lives, safely at home for as long as possible. Along with this, the Home Care Package Co-ordinator will also connect with and form relationships with key community stakeholders in the region.
About us: Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.
Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.
Duties and responsibilities may include: Working with or under the guidance of medical practitioners and Allied Health professionals Ensuring care plans are monitored and reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis and in response to changes in customer needs Ensuring services are delivered are in line with the person centred and consumer directed principles Monitoring and communicating on the customer's wellbeing and reporting on progress of customers Working with customers to help them participate in the daily activities they want to do, including hobbies, their interests, to moving about their home easily Ensuring that all services are provided in a caring and respectful way in accordance with Just Better Care's policy and procedures, legislative requirements and program specific guidelines Assist in customer service schedules including service planning, confirmation and short notice placements or cancellations Liaison with Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), My Aged Care (MAC) Portal and other regulatory bodies Assist customers to access other alternative services where the services are no longer meeting their needs Undertake administrative duties including data entry, processing invoices, following up client enquiries, ensuring date noting of all interactions ensuring compliance etc. Ensuring evidence is gathered and uploaded including quotes, confirmation of delivery of services etc. Liaise with relevant community based agencies and service providers to ensure an integrated and cohesive approach to service delivery and to ensure standards are met in accordance with program objectives Work with customers with their budgets and monitor customers' budgets in accordance with program guidelines. Community Engagement:- engagement with key community stakeholders, promoting Just Better Care Identify and participate in personal professional development. Ensure compliance with all Just Better Care policies and procedures, statutory and contractual requirements in relation to management of service delivery Communication with key stakeholders, internally and externally. Apply and uphold principles of equity and anti-discrimination in the workplace and adhere to organisational and legislative Health, Safety and Environment requirements Conducting skills assessments of Community Support Professionals performing complex care services as required Demonstrating a commitment to best practice and evidence of continued professional development Participating in staff meetings and attending training opportunities when required Any other duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation What you will need: Previous experience in the community care or health/ aged care sector Strong communication skills Strong administrative, time management and organisational skills Demonstrated ability to learn CRM systems and other computer platforms Current CPR / First Aid Certificate Current and satisfactory Federal Police Check, NDIS Workers Screening Card & Blue Card Current Australian Driver's Licence Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred) Desirable: Cert III or IV in Individual Support Networking experience and skills Next steps: If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.
Just Better Care recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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