Care Partner - Support at Home

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Tallangatta Health Service seeks a permanent part-time Care Partner, Support at Home in Tallangatta, VIC. Onsite three days a week, you will coordinate funded aged care services for older people using a person centred approach to help them live safely at home and adapt as needs change while managing funding and coordinating providers guided by professionals. Essential: 2 years in aged care, ability to build relationships with consumers, families and providers, Aged Care knowledge, good communication and problem solving, ability to work independently and in a team, and a wellbeing and reablement mindset. Apply with resume and cover letter; security checks and vaccination status apply; for confidential discussion contact People and Workforce.

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 individual’s goals, preferences and wellbeing, with guidance from qualified health professionals.

This is a permanent, part time, opportunity working 3 days per week. This is an onsite position with the flexibility to negotiate days of work.

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 $9,009
• 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 [email protected] or 02 6071 5258.

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