- Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
- Supportive organisation
- Great staff culture
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other
Southern Cross Care QLD has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and self-directed part-time Care Partner to join our Home Care team based in Raceview.
Join the Care Champion's Arena! As our new Care Partner, you will be a champion for our Aged Care clients living at home throughout the Ipswich and West Moreton region, ensuring great service delivery and top-notch care for those we serve.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
- Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
- Part-time role, working minimum 22.8 hours a week
- Opportunity to join a supportive organisation with great staff culture
- Ongoing individualised training and mentoring program
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
- Financial support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
- Purpose driven organisation making a real difference
About the role
In this dynamic role, based at Raceview, you'll manage a caseload of Support at Home and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) clients, driving towards exceptional care outcomes. You'll be the key player in coordinating care strategies and using your in-depth knowledge and skills to make a real difference in our clients' lives. Your expertise and support will ensure that each client feels 'Known and Loved' by our service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and their families where appropriate.
- Developing budgets with clients, utilising funding to meet their needs effectively.
- Planning and coordinating the delivery of scheduled services such as personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation.
- Monitoring the implementation of care plans and adjusting as needed.
- Monitoring clients funding, taking corrective action to ensure clients services are provided within funding and support the management of any unspent funds.
- Ensuring CHSP services are provided in accordance with CHSP guidelines.
- Promoting clients' rights, preferences and independent decision making.
- Conducting regular reviews and reassessments as needed to ensure that clients' needs are being met effectively.
- Providing information and support to clients and their families regarding available services and resources.
- Liaising with healthcare professionals, service providers, and community organisations to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintaining accurate records of Care management services, and documenting client interactions and service provision.
What will you bring to the role?
- Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent.
- Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or Disability Services Sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering services under Support at Home - formerly Home Care Package Program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in accordance with Aged Care Standards and legislation.
- Practical approach with realistic and sensible mindset.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ability to follow processes and creating and implementing efficient work practices.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.
Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Support at Home services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
How can you apply?
If you believe you are a Care Partner with the qualifications and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD 's recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at [email protected]
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.