Description:
Our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance, from highly specialised care and dementia support to help with home tasks, meals and social activities. The HCP Care Manager is responsible for managing the clinical and ongoing care for recipients eligible for Home Care Packages funded by the Commonwealth Government.
The Care Manager will:
- Provide comprehensive client assessment and development of care plans to support our clients at home
- Lead clinical governance and manage the quality management framework within Homecare services to ensure care standards are met
- Provide direct and indirect clinical care to care recipients within scope of practice and ensure clinical needs are maintained
- Provide advanced holistic care skills within a Case Management framework
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the program including participating in development of procedures, planning and reviewing of care recipient services
- Meet on a regular basis with the HCP Team Leader to provide reports on achievement of KPIs and budget
- Provides feedback to HCP Team Leader to identify staff needs and positive achievements and further program development
What we need from you:
- Bachelor of Nursing highly desirable
- APHRA registration essential
- Demonstrated experience with home care packages, case management and excellent clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of MAC and Aged Care funding streams
- Demonstrated experience of community-based care and support services
- Highly developed assessment skills and the ability to creatively problem solve complex care situations
- An innovative and dynamic approach to the provision of care
- Demonstrated skills in networking, liaison and the development and maintenance of strong links with relevant service providers and users
- Ability to manage a budget effectively, work in a team environment and autonomously
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Police Check (dated within the last 3 years)
- Willing to obtain annual flu vaccinations
- Evidence of two covid 19 vaccinations
- Own vehicle/licence