Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: As per award
Occupation: Community services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Central Goldfields
Reference: VG/1886525
Position Title: Support at Home – Care Partner
Classification: Community Dev Worker
Salary per hour Dependant on Qualifications & Experience + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026
Role description
Dhelkaya Health is recruiting for a compassionate and capable Care Partner to join our newly developed Support at Home team. This client-focused role will support the delivery of aged care reform as outlined by the Department of Health and Aged Care and provide coordination of in-home care services under the upcoming Support at Home program.
As a Care Partner, you will work directly with older people to assess needs, co-design personalised support plans, and monitor care delivery. This role requires knowledge of the aged care services system, wellness and reablement approaches, and a strong commitment to quality and accountability as per the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities:
Ideal candidates will have experience in aged care case management and have an understanding of consumer-directed care models.
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Purdy Buckle – Manager Living Well on 0428812638.
How to apply
Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.