Introduction:
Are you passionate about aged care and want to work with other like-minded people?
Coolibah Care has been the aged care provider of choice in the Peel region for over 50 years. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, offering a range of services including residential care, independent living, home services, respite and day care.
What we can offer you:
At Coolibah Care', we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.
- Salary - competitive salary and generous salary packing of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to pay your expenses from your salary before tax which increases your take home pay
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Culture - a flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment with the opportunity to truly to make a difference in someone’s life everyday
- Reward and Recognition Platform - rewarding our employees who go above and above and also have access to a range of discounts.
- Staff benefits - 20% staff discount on Gym and Aqua memberships at Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre
- Hours - Flexible work hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Great Central Mandurah location and Free Parking
Coolibah Care is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Indigenous people, people with disabilities or individuals from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Description:
About the Role:
Coolibah Care is seeking an experienced and passionate In-Home CHSP Coordinator to join our Home & Community Care team.
This is a diverse role combining care coordination, team leadership and direct client support. You will play an important role in ensuring clients receiving services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports their independence, wellbeing and individual goals.
Working closely with our Care and Support Workers, Respite Coordinator, Clinical Care Partners, Schedulers and wider multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate client services from onboarding through to ongoing care planning and review.
You will also remain connected to frontline service delivery by providing direct care and support when required, assisting with new client commencements and providing short-term workforce coverage to ensure continuity of care.
What you need to be successful in this position:
- Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Aged Care or Individual Support (Ageing). with experience in CHSP, Assessments & Team Leadership
- Passion for providing compassionate care and promoting independence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Reliability, patience, and adaptability to meet diverse needs.
- Full Driver's Licence and reliable registered vehicle.
- Current Police Clearance (less than 12 months) and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- It is recommended that you will have 2 COVID Vaccinations and an up-to-date Flu vaccination
Skills and Experiences:
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and confident in coordinating both people and services.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in aged care, community care, home care or a similar service environment.
- Experience coordinating care and developing or reviewing individualised care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, support and mentor a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, staff and external service providers.
- A strong understanding of person-centred care, independence and reablement.
- Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- A practical, solution-focused approach to changing client and workforce needs.
- A commitment to providing safe, respectful and high-quality care.
