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Reference Number 27308
Position Title Home Care Package Partner
Employment Type Maximum Term Part Time
Entity North Queensland
Location Cassowary Coast Community Care (Innisfail)
Enterprise agreement Allied Health and Community Service Stream - Community Service Level 5
Roles Available 1
Hours per fortnight 48
Position Summary

Imagine a job with meaning, one that resonates with your inner values.  Be rewarded for your effort with ongoing training & development and the opportunity to make a difference every day. Come do some good with us.

 

There are many reasons why you would want to work with Blue Care. Blue Care is one of Australia’s leading providers of residential aged and community care, and retirement living. Supporting people to remain as independent as possible is our passion. Our network of 260 centres across Queensland supports the care choices of older people, people with a disability and others in need.

 

We are not-for-profit; part of UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) and founded on core values with an overwhelming sense of obligation to make a difference in our community. As a leader in health and community services, our strategic plan continues a commitment to person centred care and services that enable people to have the best lives possible, whatever their circumstances.

 

Blue Care is after a Home Care Package Partner to join our team located at our Cassowary Coast Community Care in Innisfail for a fixed term of 6 months. This role will partner with clients and their families/carers to ensure that their needs are met in accordance with their goals and desired outcomes, consistent with blue Care’s Tailor Made service model, culture and values and will facilitate choice in the type of services and option available.

 

You’ll need your Cert III in community/Aged Care or equivalent, demonstrated experience in coordinating or assisting in the care coordination of a community-based service or client care, knowledge of Consumer Directed Care facilitation and a current driver’s license. Experience of budget processes at the service and client level and case management/coordination experience would be advantageous. Your excellent interpersonal skills and understanding of person centred care will also make you a great candidate. You will also be proficient with using tablet computers and smart phones. Prior experience in Community Care and or Home Care Package Coordination is highly advantageous.

 

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia. On offer is a range of fantastic discounts and benefits, including flexible working hours and salary packaging options which allows you to pay for your general living expenses tax-free.

 

If the above is what you’re after, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Submitting your application is easy, click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the prompts. Applications close 5 June 2017

 

Agency applications will not be considered.

 

Our process includes undergoing a Federal Police check and some positions will require you to complete an online medical assessment. We pay for both of these and it’s an easy process. You also need full working rights for Australia.

 

Blue Care is committed to being an Elder and Child Safe, Elder and Child Friendly organisation by providing safe and nurturing services, preventing and immediately addressing abuse and neglect if it does occur.

 

Through our values, Blue Care is proud of our team diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

 

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a current QLD drivers license?
Essential: Do you have a certificate III in aged care?
Desirable: Experience in case management or case coordination
Desirable: Knowledge and experience of budget processes at the service and client level and financial management
Contact Person Janelle Leacy
Contact Number 0740611048
Alternate Contact Person Amanda Barrile
Alternate Contact Number 0740816330
Closing Date 05/06/2017
Position Description Home Care Package Partner.doc
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