Care Manager - Aged Care in the Home

Care Manager - Aged Care in the Home

Location: North Sydney
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract (8 weeks)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days work from home/remotely - 2 days in office)

The Role:

Medacs Healthcare are seeking an experienced Care Manager specialising in Home Care (Aged Care) for a full time contract based in North Sydney. This role involves coordinating home care services, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while fostering a supportive and safe environment for clients and their families.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home 3 days a week, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Contract Position: This is an 8-week contract role, perfect for those looking for a short-term opportunity to make a significant impact.
• Be part of a pioneering team in a new environment
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Oversight: Oversee and ensure the safe assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Compliance and Quality Standards: Ensure all care services comply with the Aged Care Act 2024 and relevant regulations.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise direct care workers, and provide ongoing support and professional development.
• Supervision and Training: Provide guidance and training to non-clinical care partners, relationship managers, support workers, and internal teams.
• Client and Family Engagement: Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Budget Management: Assist in managing care budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of care plans, incident reports, and compliance audits.
• Advocacy: Advocate for client's rights and preferences.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Quality Assurance and Auditing: Support ongoing audit and compliance of aged care services.
• Serious Incident Reporting Scheme (SIRS): Ensure compliance with SIRS and train the workforce to respond appropriately to serious incidents.
• Risk Management and Emergency Response: Develop and evaluate risk management and emergency response plans.

Requirements:

• Over 3 years of experience in aged care management positions - specialising in Home Care
• Current AHPRA Registration with no restrictions
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Strong knowledge of AN-ACC and strengthening standards in Aged Care
• Experience in leadership and training

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.