Care Partner Support at Home

The Care Partner Support at Home works closely with older people to coordinate their government funded aged care services helping them live safely and independently in their own homes. Using a person-centred approach the role supports consumers to make informed decisions access appropriate services equipment and home modifications and adapt their care as needs change. The Care Partner also coordinates service providers and manages allocated funding to ensure supports align with each individuals goals preferences and wellbeing with guidance from qualified health professionals.

This is a permanent permanent opportunity working 3 days per week (flexibility to choose days).

About us

Tallangatta Health Service is a 61-bed small rural public health service providing a mix of acute sub-acute residential aged care and community services to Tallangatta and the surrounding district. We pride ourselves on being a consumer-focused progressive provider of care to our community patients and residents with a multidisciplinary approach.

About you

Are you a compassionate and organised professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of older people We are seeking a motivated Care Partner Support at Home who enjoys building relationships and coordinating services to support individuals to live independently at home.

Key skills and experience include:

• Minimum 2 years experience in aged care care support or transferable role
• Experience building relationships with consumers families and service providers
• Understanding of My Aged Care system portal and referral pathways
• Strong communication interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to negotiate manage conflict and problem solve effectively
• Ability to work independently and within a team with sound judgement
• Working knowledge of wellbeing and reablement principles

Why join Tallangatta Health Service

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and development
• Salary packaging available up to $9009
• Professional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellbeing programs
• Fitness Passport heavily discounted gym memberships to participating facilities
• The job stability of working within the Victorian Public Health Sector
• The opportunity to work in an idyllic rural environment overlooking Lake Hume

All appointments are subject to the required security screening including a National Criminal History Check and an immunisation status appropriate to the role including the annual influenza vaccination.

Interested

Apply now via the prompts. Please include a current resume and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role.

For a confidential discussion please contact the People & Workforce Department at or.

Our organisation encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People LGBTQIA and people from diverse backgrounds.