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Care Manager - Home Care Packages

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Nillumbik Community Health Service Pty Ltd, operating as Carrington Health and healthAbility (CHHA), is recognised as an industry leader in the delivery of innovative primary health care services. We have a demonstrated record of working with communities to strengthen the health and wellbeing of the local population. We offer wide ranging, locally delivered community healthcare services in the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham. We are looking for a Care Manager permanent Part Time (0.8 FTE) to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Care Manager is instrumental in providing support and advice to Home Care Packages consumers to assist them to remain living at home. Your responsibilities will include day to day management of a consumer case load, conducting assessments, care planning and provision of consumer directed services within budget guidelines. You will build professional relationships internally and externally and look for creative care solutions to achieve the best outcomes for consumers. This role involves travelling to meet consumers in the community as well as working in a busy office environment.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience with older persons or in the Packaged Care services field
  • A Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Allied Health, Nursing, Care Management or equivalent
  • Experience in working with Home Care Packages consumers
  • Demonstrated experience in Consumer Directed Care (CDC) choices and preferences to consumers
  • Knowledge of aged care related specialist services ie Parkinson’s and Dementia support Services etc. would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of Centrelink benefits associated with consumer’s financial requirements

Any enquiries can be made to Edmond Wong, GM Aged Care and Disability Services at [email protected], using the subject line: Care Manager - Home Care Packages enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please see the Position Description attached for further information.

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