Seniors Lifestyle Victoria Program Care Coordinator
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Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.
Care Coordinator
Seniors Lifestyle Victoria Program
- Until June 30th 2028
- Up to Full Time
- Flexible working arrangements
Overview
Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute subacute residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram Stanhope and Tongala.
KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races cultures age gender ethnicity physical ability sexual orientation religious belief work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride passion and belonging that transcends any role.
The Care Coordinator plays a key role in the Partnerships in Positive Ageing (PIPA) program supporting frail older adults in the Southern Campaspe region to stay active connected and independent. Acting as the primary contact for participants you will conduct assessments identify goals and develop individualised action plans using a person-centred strengths-based approach.
The role coordinates multidisciplinary services facilitates referrals and works closely with GPs allied health and community organisations to ensure seamless service navigation. You will monitor progress address barriers such as access or transport and support safe transitions when participants exit the program. The role also requires accurate documentation meeting reporting requirements and contributing to quality improvement program planning and ongoing service development.
About You
You are a qualified Allied Health (Grade 3) or Nursing professional with strong clinical skills and experience supporting older adults or people with chronic complex needs. You excel in person-centred care undertaking assessments identifying risks and developing effective care plans. You build positive relationships with clients families and providers and communicate clearly across multidisciplinary teams. You are organised proactive and adaptable able to coordinate multiple services and navigate health and community systems. You maintain accurate records meet reporting and compliance requirements and understand quality safety and accreditation standards.
Experience in care coordination motivational interviewing My Aged Care or community seniors programs is highly valued. Above all you are compassionate collaborative and committed to helping older people live well in their community.
What KDHS Can Offer You
KDHS is a compassionate family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.
Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance KDHS also provides:
Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Opportunity to work closely in a supportive multidisciplinary team
Generous professional development opportunities
Ongoing mentoring supervision and clinical support as required
Professional development grants available through RWAV for eligible candidates
Short term accommodation available
Generous salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Ashley Watson Primary Health Manager on (03)or drop him an email at
Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
