About usHammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia's most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons' mental health.About the roleAs part of the Quality, Safety and Risk (QSR) team the role of Quality Safety and Risk Officer works to ensure that HammondCare services have a focus on the quality delivery of care and services and consistently striving for the improvement of care, service and staff safety.This position works closely with the residential services to ensure that our services are aligned with HammondCare's philosophy, models of care and support the achievement of the service's goals and aims. It provides leadership for the support for the core business and the service delivery of the organisation.This permanent part-time role is based a Scone and has flexibility to be either 3 or 4 days per week. Workload will be adjusted accordingly.Key Responsibilities includeSupporting our services in understanding the effectiveness of the operations of their services, alignment with the Mission and Mission in Action and the ongoing trendsMaintaining relationships with the services that encourage service management and staff to escalate concerns and a willingness to work with QSR on innovation and improvementMaintaining a customer focus approach and engage stakeholders at every level, ensuring their understanding and support for the organisation's ongoing commitment to quality improvementUndertaking investigation, reviews and audits as scheduled or triggered by changes in service delivery or as requested by the Residential Quality, Safety and Risk ManagerMonitoring and analysing data in relation to incidents, feedback and quality activities to support services to make information decisions and have an understanding of the trends occurring within their serviceEscalating concerns or sentinel events to the Quality, Safety and Risk Head of RegionSupporting and assisting services to identify and implement quality improvement projects based on feedback and audit resultsSupporting services in meeting the requirements of any external regulatory reviews or other external visits and provide onsite support during these eventsAbout YouCommitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in ActionAt least 2 year's demonstrated experience as a carer or AIN in the Aged Care sector with a passion for demonstrating high quality standardsExperience and knowledge of Health and/or Residential Aged Care, continuous improvement, quality management and accreditation standards and processesStrong interpersonal, communication & written skillsStrong administrative and computer skillsAbility to work autonomously and achieve resultsBenefitsWe care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FIOption to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave14 weeks Paid Parental LeaveLearning and development opportunitiesTo ApplyIf you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please ****** .Pre- Employment ChecksAll short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference and must be willing to obtain a COVID-19 and influenza vaccination.HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.#J-18808-Ljbffr
