Home Care Case Manager
Home Care Case Manager, Fresh Hope Care Home Care Service, Maitland, Part Time 24 hours per week
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Fresh Hope Care
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-8-8157-7866
Fax: +61-7-8898-2967
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Detail information about job Home Care Case Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
Home Care Services Maitland
- Part time role based in Maitland;
- 24 hours per week.
Established in 1938, Fresh Hope Care, an Agency of Fresh Hope (Churches of Christ in NSW), is a not-for-profit Christian organisation providing Aged Care throughout metropolitan and regional NSW. Services include a range of Home Care services designed to give elderly people the support they need to stay in their own home safely and securely for as long as possible, Retirement Living Villages and Residential Care Services. For more information please visit www.freshhopecare.org.au.
Your new role as Home Care Case Manager is a pivotal part of Home Care Services and reports to the Operations Manager, Home Care. You will be responsible for the coordination, monitoring and provision of holistic care and case management to consumers within the home care service. The position is available for immediate start and flexibility with days, start and finish times is available.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with fellow Case Managers, BSOs and Care staff to deliver quality customer service, and excellence in service delivery;
- Consumer assessment, care planning and goal setting, CDC budgeting and efficient allocation of package resources;
- Promotion of Fresh Hope Care’s services within the community and liaising with stakeholders;
- Work in accordance with the Fresh Hope Care Policies and Procedures.
To be successful in your new role you will need to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a Home Care Case Management role;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of staff rostering;
- Computer proficiency;
- Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Act, recent reforms within the sector, My Aged Care, funding methods etc.
Essential requirements:
- Certificate IV or higher in Home and Community Care or Aged Care;
- Current Drivers Licence and registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance;
- Current Criminal History Check (within the last three years) suitable for aged care;
- Current First Aid Certificate and willingness to maintain.
Remuneration is as per the relevant enterprise agreement. As an additional benefit there is a tax-free component of your remuneration available under the Public Benevolent Institution.
To apply, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.
Applications Close: Friday 3rd August 2018 (close of business).