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February
Alwyndor Aged Care - Dover Gardens, SA
Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
Source: uWorkin
Owned by the City of Holdfast Bay, Alwyndor is the operator of the Dorothy Cheater Trust. We deliver on-site residential care and outreach community and allied health services to the area’s older population. Alwyndor has a long history of caring for the elderly in our community and will continue into the future. We help ageing Australians live at home longer by connecting them to quality, personalised home care.
Our staff love what they do and are committed to delivering quality home care to our clients. We provide a professional and friendly work environment that is innovative and progressive. About the Role We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Home Support team as a Coordinator.
As a Home Support Services Coordinator, you will need to be flexible in your approach with a passion for customer service and a strong drive to deliver high quality care. To be successful in this position, the following qualifications and experience are essential:Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Services or equivalentcurrent First Aid CertificateDemonstrated experience in a similar roleDemonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, including funding and policy protocols, standards and processesA basic knowledge of legislation in aged care and the legal implications of actions taken, e.g. Elder Abuse, Code of Conduct for Unregistered Health Practitioners and duty of careDemonstrated experience in all aspects of case management including comprehensive assessment, re assessments, planning of services within budget, problem solving and the provision and evaluation of services for older peopleHighly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentialityA current drivers' licenceYou must also be willing to obtain a National Police Certificate before commencing employment as well as a functional assessment. Alwyndor is a family friendly community organisation and understands the importance of work/life balance.
We are also an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply If the above sounds like you APPLY NOW!
You must have your cover letter and resume saved as one document ready to upload. Respectfully no recruitment agencies please.