Care Coordinator
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support each individuals holistic care needs and ensure their assessment, implementation and review
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: Life Care
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-2789-4166
Fax: +61-7-2113-3414
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Detail information about job Care Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- A working environment that makes people feel at home
- Engage with residents to give them the life they choose
- Be part of a vibrant, friendly and innovative culture
Aldinga Beach
At Life Care, we believe that clinical care can produce more than just physical benefits. It can, and should, contribute to holistic wellbeing.
We currently have an opportunity for and experienced and passionate Care Coordinator to join the fantastic team at our Aldinga Beach Court.
This lovely modern facility is nestled in the picturesque beachside location of Aldinga Beach, and is part of the vibrant community of the southern vales wine region.
The Position:
The Care Coordinator will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support each individuals holistic care needs and ensure the assessment, implementation and regular review of each persons care plan.
As part of our holistic model of service delivery, this role will ensure positive resident focused care outcomes are met and maintained.
Working within the memory support area of the facility the Care Coordinator will actively promote opportunities for clients to engage in the daily activities that provide them with meaning and purpose, and will lead the team in fostering a genuinely holistic and individualised approach to overall care and support.
The Care Coordinator is responsible for:
- Clinical leadership and support to the Registered & Enrolled Nurses and Care staff
- Liaison with residents and family members to support each individuals needs
- Ensuring individual assessments are completed in a timely manner
- Ensuring robust documentation is maintained to support ACFI submissions
- Timely reporting of monthly statistics
- First line staff management and support
The Person:
The person we are seeking will be a highly competent Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position within the Residential Aged Care environment.
You will be an outstanding communicator with highly effective interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Your ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and capacity to engage with people in a sensitive and empathetic manner will enable your ready transition to your new role.
You will possess excellent time management and prioritisation skills and demonstrate sound understanding of ACFI.
You will be committed to continuous quality review and improvement and have a sound knowledge of various legislative responsibilities including the Aged Care Standards and Work Health & Safety.
Key experience skills & attributes:
- Registered Nurse with no restrictions to registration
- Sound working knowledge of ACFI
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team and develop a cooperative environment
- Excellent time management with the flexibility to meet changing requirements
- Excellent customer service delivery
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Demonstrated understanding and compliance with Aged Care Standards and WH&S legislation
Please provide a cover letter addressing the person specification as an inclusion with your curriculum vitae by COB Friday 13th July 2018.
For further information please contact Merridy Schofield on 85502100
Life Care is an equal opportunity employer.
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