Aged Care coordinator

The Aged care coordinator role has responsibility for specifically managing the health, care and support systems for the congregation members with a focus on individual needs and preferences to ensure independence and safety now and into the future.  The role also manages regulatory and legislative compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Proactive support of the ongoing health care and well-being of the Presentation sisters including on call and emergency care support systems
• Effective management of staff and care providers
• Establish a contemporary model of care that is continually improved using fit-for-purpose technology.
• Ensure individual directed care and independence
• Manage Partners and external health and allied health providers
• Establish and maintain effective communications, reporting and procedures
• Ensure legislative compliance especially privacy

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Senior Management experience in Aged care -preferably in a community setting
• Demonstrable knowledge of home care funding systems and processes
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent people management, communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive outlook
• Tertiary qualifications in a health or related discipline
• Experience in a mission-based organisation preferred

Benefits to You

• A caring and collegial organisation
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible – part time role
• Central, St Kilda location
• A new role and an opportunity to set up an exemplary model of care
• PA maintains DGR status
• Opportunity for ongoing education in contemporary research and best practice methods