Home Care Packages Care Co-ordinator

We are seeking a Home Care Packages Care Co-ordinator to join our team based in Nhill in a part time capacity!

ABOUT US
  • West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality community outpatient services, disability and residential aged care and hospital care to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.
  • We provide generous support to undertake professional development.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • The primary purpose of this position is care coordination to ensure the effective delivery of services to WWHS Home Care Packages consumers. These consumers include individuals with complex care needs and who are at risk of premature or inappropriate residential care or whose quality of life is adversely affected by their disability.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
  • Professional qualifications of Registered Nurse, Allied Health Practitioner or relevant community services field, with post graduate experience in aged care including community-based experience.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, effective communication and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated clear and analytic thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to a positive team environment and culture.
  • Experience in using technology to support effective documentation, communication and service
    delivery – for example, client management system software.
  • Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to professional development.
Desirable:
  • Previous experience working in similar position or field of work, with demonstrated case management skills and experience.
Prerequisites:
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • Working with Children Check
  • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per current Department of Health Directive.
  • Flu Vaccination
  • Australian Driver’s Licence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Process referrals and undertake initial assessment of WWHS Home Care Package consumers.
  • Using a Consumer Directed Care approach, initiate Care planning meetings with consumers and, where relevant, their appointed delegate, service providers, primary care providers, and family.
  • Develop the Home Care Agreement, including Care Plan and Budget as per the Home Care Package Operational Guidelines.
  • Coordinate the provision of services for each consumer as per the care plan, including referral to external services for assessment and services.
  • Maintain regular contact with the consumer and their representatives, including ongoing monitoring, reassessment and review of the Care Plan when needs change and in line with the Aged Care Standards Requirements.
  • Support consumers with referral for review by the ACAS team via My Aged Care if needs significantly change.
  • To be part of the community packages rotating after-hours on-call phone roster.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
  • Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
  • Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17TH MAY 2024


Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.
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