Care Partner at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

95760.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Care planning, Needs assessment, Risk assessment, Aged care standards, Legislative compliance, Incident management, Service coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Time management, Problem-solving, Data collection, Wellness principles, Reablement principles, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will be responsible for the provision on Care Management services to a case load of Home Care Package clients. You will be involved in the development and review of care plans and have oversight of the allocated funds of clients who are recipients of Home Care Packages and their carers within our community. Work type : Fixed Term - Full Time (12 months) Classification: Band 6 $95,760 pa plus super Key responsibilities include: * Develop, implement, and review holistic care plans within required timeframes, including needs assessment, service agreements, risk assessments, and advanced care planning. * Monitor participant needs and risks, review care notes, and evaluate service quality and outcomes through case conferencing and ongoing assessment. * Ensure compliance with Support at Home program requirements, aged care standards (including the Aged Care Quality Standards), and legislative obligations, including mandatory reporting and incident management. * Support routine problem-solving and continuous improvement activities by identifying and addressing gaps and inefficiencies. * Coordinate service delivery by communicating with aged care workers, managing transitions between care settings, and ensuring participant needs and wellbeing are met. * Collect and use participant data to inform service planning, support participants transitioning between aged care programs, and ensure responsible use of resources in line with funding guidelines. About you To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced aged care case manager who enjoys engaging with a diverse range of people, and with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders. You will have a professional approach to your work, have high levels of resilience and the ability to be innovative and think outside the box when finding solutions to problems. Essential Experience: * Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., aged care, nursing, allied health, social work, or community services). * Experience in care coordination, case management, or similar roles within aged care or community services. * Ability to apply wellness and reablement principles in care planning and service delivery. * Strong people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders. * Well-developed planning and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities. * Understanding of the needs, preferences, and challenges faced by older Australians, including those with dementia, disabilities, and their carers. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquires: Andrea Dingley – Senior Care Management Officer | ADingley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [ADingley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

The Care Partner is responsible for managing a caseload of Home Care Package clients, including developing, implementing, and reviewing holistic care plans. They must ensure service delivery compliance with aged care standards and coordinate effectively with aged care workers and stakeholders.