Home Care Clinical or Non Clinical Care Partner
Job No:
JBC20250637
Location:
Gympie
Recruiting for a Full Time Home Care Package Care Partner
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for a permanent community based Clinical or Non-Clinical Care Partner to join our Sunshine Coast team (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm). Position location in Gympie.
Join a growing national network where you can make a difference and practice your values in a positive, friendly and flexible administrative work environment.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Undertaking Assessments of participants in their homes
- Ensuring follow up to reduce risks, refer allied health, order equipment etc and evidencing
- Ongoing case management supporting participants in clinical and holistic needs
- Monitoring and communicating on the participant’s wellbeing and reporting on progress of participants including, but not limited, to care assessments, care plans and health care plans
- Documenting participant’s goals, progress and outcomes (journey) using person centred, wellness, reablement and ablement supporting strategies (progress goals and outcomes)
- Undertake administrative duties including data entry, processing invoices, following up participant enquiries, ensuring documenting all interactions to ensure compliance etc.
- Ensuring evidence is gathered and uploaded including quotes, confirmation of delivery of products and services etc.
- Documenting all evidence requirements in line with Compliance, ensuring 100% Compliance
- Overseeing and managing participants Budgets (Govt Funding)
- Working with or under the guidance of medical practitioners and Allied Health professionals
- 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 (i.e. Home Care Program – Support At Home Program)
- Providing training, coaching and guidance to Community Support Professionals, Enrolled Nurses and Support Staff/Care Partner colleagues as required
- Conducting skills assessments of Community Support Professionals performing complex care services as required
- Assist in participant service schedules including service planning, confirmation and short notice placements or cancellations
- Liaison with Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), My Aged Care (MAC) Portal, PRODA and other regulatory bodies
- Demonstrating a commitment to best practice and evidence of continued professional development
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training opportunities when required
- Occasional Wound Care (Clinical Care Partner Only)
What you will need:
- Advanced computer skills (CRM) (MUST)
- Advanced administration skills and organisational skills (MUST)
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced working environment (MUST)
- Strong skills in prioritising and problem solving (MUST)
- Superior customer service skills (MUST)
- Ability to work in a wellness model – reablement and enablement
- Demonstrated strengths in team work and working autonomously
- Previous experience in KPI’s and working to deadlines
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Current and satisfactory NDIS Screening Card and Working With Children Check
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
- Previous experience in the home care package, community care or health/aged care sector
- Understanding of Home Care Package program Guidelines and Compliance or previous community nursing experience
- Minimum Bachelors in Nursing - Current AHPRA
- Enrolled Nurse - Current AHPRA
What we offer:
- Use of company vehicle available
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Training & professional development opportunities (including free access to online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support from friendly, local office based team
- Flexible working environment
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team and are enthusiastic about administration work and attention to detail, and want become part of our friendly, professional network please apply today. Possible starts with you.
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 are encouraged to apply
What We Offer
Flexible work hours
Work the hours that suit you, so you can easily juggle life's other commitments.
Work close to home
Work local, and assist people in and around your own community.
Training
Grow your knowledge and skills with our training programs and online Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program
If you ever need additional counselling or support, we're always here to help.
Weekly Pay
Stay on top of your cash flow and your everyday expenses with weekly pay.
Recognition Programs
We have local and national program in place to reward and recognise our team members.
