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Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
We are looking for a highly experienced Care Manager to join our Home Care Package Program.
The successful candidate will join a committed Home Care Package team working together to deliver person centered care to a range of clients from diverse backgrounds.
You will provide assessment, care planning, service coordination, advocacy and support to recipients utilising a consumer directed approach of the Commonwealth funded Home Care Package Program.
Key Responsibilities include
• Comprehensive assessment and ongoing Care Management
• Liaise and work in collaboration with service providers to broker services on behalf of consumers
• Connect consumers into health and social welfare services
• Actively empower and guide consumers with health and social education to improve and manage their health and well being
• Actively participate in service coordination and financial management of package funds and billing of services
• Ensure Home Care Package spending remains within client budgets and is compliant with Commonwealth Government guidelines.
What You Will Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Nursing, Allied Health or other relevant Health or Welfare qualifications
• Current AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority) registration or eligibility with relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated experience in care management with consumers of complex and diverse health and social needs
• Well-developed consultation, problem solving, negotiation, coordination and facilitation skills
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to work autonomously in the community
• IT knowledge and skills including efficient data entry and budget management
• A current Driver’s Licence and willingness to transport consumers as necessary
• Knowledge of Aged Care Reforms and the Commonwealth Home Care Package Program
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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