Care Partner Support at Home Community Services - Murray Mallee Adelaide Hills

The Care Partner will work with the intake team to onboard individuals to the appropriate Support at Home, ensuring that approved services are provided as outlined within their Support Plan. Care Management and coordination are primary functions of the Care Partner role and will be optimized by working with the individual, their supporter, as well as the staff providing care and services.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrate a goal orientated service model that focuses on the delivery of person-centred services and care
• Ensure compliance with the Support at Home program guidelines and expectations
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the Support at Home categories and service types (clinical support, independence and everyday living)
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of, Assistive Technology and Home Modification (ATHM) funding, ensuring appropriate referral and service delivery within the streams
• Working with the individual, develop personalized care plans to meet service plan goals within their approved service types, category and budget

Essential

• Appropriately trained aged care workers with relevant experience.
• Program Coordination, Team Leader, case management experience
• An empathy and understanding of issues for older people, their families, and carers
• Knowledge and experience of quality systems for evidence-based care coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to supporting older people to remain at home in the community
• Demonstrated ability to work in a holistic, person centred model of care
• An ability to work with individuals’ to identify their needs, develop personal goals and develop responsive packages of services
• Demonstrated computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office Suite and electronic client care systems
• A current SA driver’s license

The following qualifications are highly recommended:

• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate III in individual Support (Ageing) or Health Services Assistance
• Certificate IV in Aged Care, Disability or Community Services
• Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
• Diploma of Ageing Studies and services

If you live our values of trust, dignity and respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.

Apply now! Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.