Care Partner

Australia
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

About St Louis CareSt Louis has provided individualized support in Adelaide since 1946. St Louis Home Care is a family-owned home care provider with over 75 years of experience, dedicated to helping individuals maintain independence and a comfortable lifestyle at home. They offer tailored care plans, expert clinical oversight, and flexible funding choices, including government-funded Home Care Package options. St Louis Home Care distinguishes itself through its skilled, compassionate staff, person-centered approach, and commitment to building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring individual needs and preferences are met with respect and dignity.The RoleWe are currently seeking a compassionate, professional, and proactive Care Partner to join our dedicated team.This role is pivotal in supporting Australians under the Support at Home Program through collaborative care planning, service coordination, and wellness-focused support. Working closely with clients and their support networks, you will help co-design care plans aligned with their goals, manage budgets, coordinate service delivery, and ensure high standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.Responsibilities and Tasks:· Develop and review person-centred care plans tailored to individual client needs and wellness goals· Conduct regular risk assessments and update plans and services accordingly· Coordinate multidisciplinary services and case conferences where required· Monitor and manage individualised budgets and client expenditure· Provide culturally appropriate, support aligned with Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards· Document all care activities, communications, incidents, and improvements accurately and promptly· Provide 24-hour emergency phone support as per on-call roster· Promote health education, empower clients and carers, and support client advocacyTo excel in this role and in turn become an integral member of our team you must meet the following requirements:

Must hold a Certificate III in Aging Support/Individual Support/Disability or equivalent
1 years relevant work experience in aged care, home care, or a related community service setting
Participation in formal and informal in-service training programs
Valid and unrestricted drivers licence
Overseas Criminal Convictions Statutory Declaration (form will be supplied during onboarding)
National Police Clearance
NDIS worker check
Flu Vaccination ongoing requirement
Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards
Employees will be subjected to random drug testing

Skills and Knowledge:· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including with CALD communities· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams· Solid understanding of the Support at Home Program and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards· Time management, planning, and problem-solving skills· Report writing and basic financial management skills· Knowledge of aged care services, casework procedures, and client advocacy· Bicultural or bilingual ability is highly regarded· Deliver care in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards· Comply with all applicable Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation and policies· Maintain accurate documentation, escalate concerns appropriately, and actively participate in internal audits· Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to service improvement initiatives· Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful care environmentRemuneration:AUD$35.39 - $44.24Special Conditions· The successful candidate will be required to participate in a 24-hour on-call support roster, providing after-hours assistance as scheduled· Must be available and responsive to emergency coordination requirements when rostered· Will be expected to uphold the values, philosophy, and professional conduct standards of St Louis Care in all dutiesSt Louis Community Care is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel like this position is for you and you are interested in progressing your career in our company.

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