Barwon Health is hiring a Care Partner to join our Home Care team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting our regional community by providing intake, assessment, case management, service coordination, and budget management. Your work will directly help participants remain at home, focusing on a participant-focused model that promotes independence and quality of life, particularly for those in isolated rural circumstances.
What You'll Do
- Educate key stakeholders on the Support at Home Program and related standards, including the Statement of Rights.
- Undertake intake and new assessments for participants seeking home-based services.
- Provide case management to Support at Home participants and coordinate all relevant aspects of their care and service requirements, including managing individual budgets.
- Work at all times within a lens of encouraging participant choice and independence.
- Establish rapport and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Utilise the participant management system to maintain accurate and current participant records and associated documentation.
- Meet regularly with the Home Care Team regarding program targets and continuity of quality of care.
- Work within the legal framework and compliance requirements for the delivery of Home Care, as outlined in the New Aged Care Act 2025 and its relevant amendments.
- Manage and report risk and actively work toward implementing risk reduction strategies through the use of the RISKMAN platform.
- Identify a safe home environment by assessing potential hazards and risks and implementing strategies to minimise them, ensuring the participant and care workers' safety.
- Undertake internal quality audits as required and participate in the preparation for external quality review.
- Record participant feedback and identify trends that will support quality improvement activities.
- Ensure precise activity documentation to facilitate accurate billing and reporting.
- Perform tasks as delegated by the Manager Home Care, including periods of leave relief as necessary.
Technical Stack
- Participant management system
- RISKMAN platform
Team & Environment
You’ll work within the Home Care team, reporting to the Manager Home Care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Professional Growth Opportunities including professional development and career advancement.
- Community Engagement through involvement in community health education and preventative care.
- Team Collaboration in a tight-knit team environment.
- Location benefits: Stunning natural scenery, relaxed lifestyle, close proximity to Great Ocean Road, Geelong, and Colac. Affordable housing, essential amenities, and less traffic congestion.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Winchelsea and Bannockburn.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and welcome applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
