Care Coordinator Aged Care Job in Australia Recruiting by Focus Connect

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have a strong background in Aged Care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Aged Care - Care Coordinator with a can-do attitude to join our friendly Aged Care team on a full-time basis at our Campbelltown office.Generous salary packaging entitlementsBased in CampbelltownJoin a supportive and dynamic teamMake a difference in the lives of those in our communitySummary:We are seeking an experienced Aged Care Coordinator to manage and support a caseload of Aged Care consumers under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing a client-focused model of care, responding to enquiries, conducting assessments, developing care plans, supporting clients in need of a care review, supervising support workers, maintaining positive stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with funding and service agreements, managing incidents, feedback and complaints.About Us:FOCUS Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, cultures and languages of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.About the Role:As a Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following but not limited to:Manage a caseload of Aged Care Commonwealth Home Support Programme consumers.Support the planning and implementation of a client-focused model of care aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards.Conduct face-to-face annual, and change-of-circumstance assessmentsDevelop appropriate care plans that align with client goals, diverse needs, wellness principles within approved services.Collaborate with the rostering team to ensure efficient scheduling of Support Workers in line with organizational policies.Provide ongoing supervision for Support Workers and conduct annual performance reviews.Provide feedback on systems improvement to supervisor for compliance within funding/service agreements.Aim to meet service delivery targets as agreed upon in the CHSP activity plan.Build positive relationships with government agencies and service providers involved in aged care services.Work closely with the Aged Care administration team regarding client statements, budgets, invoices processing.Ensure client documentation is current and accurateManage compliments/complaints/feedback from clients; identify areas for improvement.Ensure effective incident report response and report any reportable incidents to Supervisor or Aged Care Manager.Monitor quality and support compliance within the ISO27001 Framework.Promote effective relationships with external service providers, ensuring compliance with Aged Care Standards, best practices, funding arrangements, and service agreements.Complete additional tasks assigned by the Senior Care Coordinator or Manager.Your Skills:Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality StandardsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively manage a caseload of clientsExcellent organisational skillsProficient in conducting assessments and developing care plansKnowledgeable about the Commonwealth Home Support ProgrammeDesirable skills of experience in rostering support workersFamiliarity with ISO27001 Framework for monitoring quality complianceGood problem-solving abilitiesAbility to build positive relationships with key stakeholdersCurrent and valid Working With Children Check clearance (or willing to obtain)Current and valid full Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicleCurrent and valid First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)Cleared National Criminal History check (or willing to obtain)Experience working within Aged Care (or similar)Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or related field (preferred) A teritary qualification is efficient for the role.Minimum of 3 years' experience in Aged Care coordination or related roleHigh level written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing tasksAbility to work within a team and also autonomouslyStrong networking skills and experienceExcellent decision making, analytical and organisational skillsFamiliarity with budget management within allocated packagesExperience in conducting Aged Care assessments and developing care plansKnowledge of Aged Care Services, Aged Care standards, community resources and service networks for older Australians and their carersAbility to adhere to quality standards and compliance requirementsComputer literacy, including Excel, databases and reportingUnderstanding of Aged Care Sector, Commonwealth Home Support Program Packages, Aged Care Standards, Code of Conduct and legislative frameworksIf you believe you meet the above criteria, we would like to hear from you! Just fill out the application form and a member of our team will be in touch.For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact [email protected] . Apply Here Please call 02 4627 1188 if you have any questions about our vacancies at FOCUS Connect, otherwise fill in your application below.  Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.  Aged Care / Disability / Community Services 3 Chamberlain St. Campbelltown NSW 2560 Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative Ltd T/A) ABN 35 139 742 322 About Aged Care Disability Support Community Programs We acknowledge that we work on Indigenous lands and that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay respect to elders, past and present, and acknowledge the pivotal role that First Nations people continue to play within our communities. 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