Home Caring Footscray

21/02/2022

HomeCaring, a NDIS registered provider, is a team of home care professionals that is dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate care in disability, aged care, and dementia care, as well as helpful support services, to all clients who come to rely on us.

We are looking for responsible, responsive and committed Aged Care/ Community Support Worker for a client in Frankston. Preferably own a car and can drive. Vietnamese speaking is a plus but not necessary.

Essential Selection Criteria:

NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check)

First Aid certificate or the willingness to get one within the on boarding stage
Current Australian Police Check
Current Working with Children Check (employee)
Drivers License
Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, this includes weekend work, sleepover and or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Health Services
We welcome candidates with voluntary, unpaid, proven work place based or lived experience as a support worker/carer
Support Workers are to provide the following services:

Personal Care: Provide assistance/standby assistance with daily self-care, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, moving around the house and/or medication prompting;
Domestic Assistance: Provide assistance with domestic chores, including assistance with light
cleaning, dishwashing and/or laundry. May also include help with meal preparation where this is not the primary focus of the service;
Transport: To assists clients to/from appointments, assistance with getting in and out of vehicle and/or social activities
Social Support: In home or outside the home to access community facilities. This service generally aims to maintain a client’s community connection and fulfil the need for social interaction;

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Provide support to clients in areas such as; personal care, domestic assistance, social support,
transport activity and meal prep, whilst maintaining an appropriate professional manner at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Home and Community Support Workers assists clients, to maintain and increase their independence and assist them to live as valued and participating members of the community.
1. Provide a high quality and timely care support to all clients as directed by Home Caring
2. Document service activities that support service outcomes
3. Assist clients in carrying out all self-care tasks as requested
4. Provide transport for medical and social appointments &/or shopping
5. Providing services in culturally appropriate manner
6. Ensure relevant food handling regulations are adhered to and Work Health and Safety (WH&S) standards are met when providing meal preparation services
7. Provide support to the review and evaluation of aged care and disability services
8. Availability and flexibility to work over a 7 day, 24 hour roster period including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers and serious commitment

Remuneration commensurate with experience and qualification.

27/01/2022

HomeCaring Footscray, a NDIS registered provider, is a team of home care professionals that is dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate care in disability, aged care, and dementia care, as well as helpful support services, to all clients who come to rely on us.

The Support Coordinator is a key member of the NDIS Services Team at Home Caring Footscray providing Support Coordination for eligible clients. The Support Coordinator is responsible for ensuring participants funds are being spent wisely and that they are connected with appropriate services as part of their NDIS plan.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Relevant case management experience supporting clients with high complex needs
Successful completion or working towards a Cert IV/ diploma/degree/post grad in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
Main responsibilities and activities will include:

1. Person centered assessment and care planning:

• In consultation with clients, carers and families facilitate service planning and review
• Develop and monitor NDIS Service Agreements and plan budgets with regular reviews/case conferencing
• Manage any identified risks within principles of Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours and Duty of Care, Dignity of Risk
• Work within legislated NDIS frameworks

2. Client and stakeholder engagement:

• Make relevant referrals, broker services and deal with suppliers as per NDIS plan
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations to ensure a holistic approach, free from conflict of interest
• Develop and maintain relationships with NDIS representatives to ensure high quality communication and service is provided
• Ongoing communication with clients, carers/families to ensure they are aware of rights and responsibilities to make informed choices.

3. Organisational Responsibility:

• Be aware of and comply with legislation and organisational requirements relating to Workplace Health and Safety
• Contribute to quality processes such as management of client feedback
• Actively participate in team meetings
• Actively participate in professional development activities (internally and externally) to maintain contemporary knowledge and skills as well as acquire new knowledge and skills

Remuneration commensurate with Experience and Qualifications. Open to discussion.

COVID-19 considerations:
The latest COVIDSafe Practices are in place.

27/01/2022

HomeCaring, a NDIS registered provider, is a team of home care professionals that is dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate care in disability, aged care, and dementia care, as well as helpful support services, to all clients who come to rely on us.

We are looking for a Consumer Direct Care Case Manager who can deliver efficient and quality Case Management for recipients of Home Care Packages through comprehensive assessment, case reviews and coordination. The manager would help customers navigate the aged care system, ensuring they receive the best possible range of care to meet their needs.

This position is a key member of the Services Team providing assessment, care planning, monitoring and referrals for all clients. The Case Manager is responsible for performing in home face to face assessments and partner with clients, their carers/families to assess current situations and create case plans that enable maximum independence and positive impact for the person. MUST drive. Bonus if you can speak Vietnamese.

ESSENITAL REQUIREMENTS:

Current National Police Check
Working With Children's Check
Australian Driving License
First Aid & CPR
Relevant case management experience supporting clients with high complex needs
Successful completion or working towards a diploma/degree/post grad in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline

SKILLS:
People Management Skills
Good with Crisis Situations
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Adaptable to changes in working environment
Team player
Customer service orientation
Main responsibilities and activities will include:

1. Person centred assessment and care planning
• In consultation with clients, carers and families facilitate care assessment, care planning and review
• Develop and monitor individual plans and budgets with regular reviews/case conferencing
• Manage any identified risks within principles of Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours and Duty of Care, Dignity of Risk
• Development and maintenance of all documentation in client management systems
• Work within legislated NDIS and CDC frameworks
• Be aware of and comply with legislation and organisational requirements relating to Workplace Health and Safety
• Contribute to quality processes such as management of client feedback
• Actively participate in professional development activities (internally and externally) to maintain contemporary knowledge and skills as well as acquire new knowledge and skills

2. Client and stakeholder engagement
• Make relevant referrals, broker services and deal with suppliers as per care plan
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations to ensure a holistic case management approach
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokerage agencies to ensure quality services are delivered by external providers.
• Ongoing communication with clients, carers/families to ensure they are aware of rights and responsibilities to make informed choices.
• Participate in on call roster

3. Business Development
• Ongoing relationship management with relevant referral sources
• Develop links in the community to source new referrals
• Retention of existing consumers
• Participate in objectives and performance review to reach KPI’s set in relation to new and existing consumers.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

The salary is open to discussion. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

COVID-19 considerations:
Current COVIDSAFE protocols in place.

27/01/2022

HomeCaring, a NDIS registered provider, is a team of home care professionals that is dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate care in disability, aged care, and dementia care, as well as helpful support services, to all clients who come to rely on us.

This position is a key member of the Services Team providing assessment, care planning, monitoring and referrals for all clients. The Case Manager is responsible for performing in home face to face assessments and partner with clients, their carers/families to assess current situations and create case plans that enable maximum independence and positive impact for the person. MUST drive. Bonus if you can speak Vietnamese.

ESSENITAL REQUIREMENTS:

NDIS Worker Clearance
Current National Police Check
Working With Children's Check
Australian Driving License
First Aid & CPR
Relevant case management experience supporting clients with high complex needs
Successful completion or working towards a diploma/degree/post grad in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
SKILLS:

People Management Skills
Good with Crisis Situations
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Adaptable to changes in working environment
Team player
Customer service orientation
Main responsibilities and activities will include:

1. Person centred assessment and care planning
• In consultation with clients, carers and families facilitate care assessment, care planning and review
• Develop and monitor individual plans and budgets with regular reviews/case conferencing
• Manage any identified risks within principles of Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours and Duty of Care, Dignity of Risk
• Development and maintenance of all documentation in client management systems
• Work within legislated NDIS and CDC frameworks
• Be aware of and comply with legislation and organisational requirements relating to Workplace Health and Safety
• Contribute to quality processes such as management of client feedback
• Actively participate in professional development activities (internally and externally) to maintain contemporary knowledge and skills as well as acquire new knowledge and skills

2. Client and stakeholder engagement
• Make relevant referrals, broker services and deal with suppliers as per care plan
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations to ensure a holistic case management approach
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokerage agencies to ensure quality services are delivered by external providers.
• Ongoing communication with clients, carers/families to ensure they are aware of rights and responsibilities to make informed choices.
• Participate in on call roster

3. Business Development
• Ongoing relationship management with relevant referral sources
• Develop links in the community to source new referrals
• Retention of existing consumers
• Participate in objectives and performance review to reach KPI’s set in relation to new and existing consumers.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

The salary is open to discussion. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

COVID-19 considerations:
Current COVIDSAFE protocols in place.

06/07/2021

We are looking for responsible, responsive and committed Community Support Workers who can speak Cantonese, based all across Melbourne (west, east, north and south). Preferably own a car and can drive.

Essential Selection Criteria:

1. NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
2. First Aid certificate or the willingness to get one within the on boarding stage
3. Current Australian Police Check
4. Current Working with Children Check (employee)
5. Drivers License
6. Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, this includes weekend work, sleepover and or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.
7. Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Health Services
8. We welcome candidates with voluntary, unpaid, proven work place based or lived experience as a support worker/carer

Support Workers are to provide the following services:

Personal Care: Provide assistance/standby assistance with daily self-care, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, moving around the house and/or medication prompting;

Domestic Assistance: Provide assistance with domestic chores, including assistance with light
cleaning, dishwashing and/or laundry. May also include help with meal preparation where this is not the primary focus of the service;

Transport: To assists clients to/from appointments, assistance with getting in and out of vehicle and/or social activities

Social Support: In home or outside the home to access community facilities. This service generally aims to maintain a client’s community connection and fulfil the need for social interaction;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Home and Community Support Workers assists clients, to maintain and increase their independence and assist them to live as valued and participating members of the community.
1. Provide a high quality and timely care support to all clients as directed by Home Caring
2. Document service activities that support service outcomes
3. Assist clients in carrying out all self-care tasks as requested
4. Provide transport for medical and social appointments &/or shopping
5. Providing services in culturally appropriate manner
6. Ensure relevant food handling regulations are adhered to and Work Health and Safety (WH&S) standards are met when providing meal preparation services
7. Provide support to the review and evaluation of aged care and disability services
8. Availability and flexibility to work over a 7 day, 24 hour roster period including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers and serious commitment

Remuneration commensurate with experience and qualification.

Application Deadline: 11/07/2021

21/05/2021

We are looking for a qualified, motivated and committed Registered Nurse to join our team. Nursing Assistants and Enrolled Nurses are welcome to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing high quality nursing care and support to meet the changing clinical needs of clients. This position will assist clients in their home environment and provide comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, undertake case management of clients and apply expert clinical knowledge to care plans.

Main responsibilities and activities will include:

Assessment and Care planning:
• In consultation with clients, carers and families facilitate care assessment, care planning and review
• Develop and monitor individual plans and budgets with regular reviews/case conferencing
• Manage any identified risks within principles of Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours and Duty of Care, Dignity of Risk
• Development and maintenance of all documentation in client management systems
• Work within legislated NDIS and CDC frameworks
• Contribute to quality processes such as management of client feedback
Clinical practice
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor delivery of care by care staff (including but not limited to EN’s, HCW’s and other support staff) and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Communicate and liaise with the clients GP and other Allied Health Professionals.
• Administer all medications in accordance with the GP’s prescribed orders.
• Perform all clinical practice in a manner that complies with all relevant legislation, common law, regulatory requirements and professional standards affecting nursing practice.
• Maintain registration requirements of AHPRA and adhere to all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Be aware of and comply with legislation and organisational requirements relating to Workplace Health and Safety and infection control.
• Demonstrate contemporary nursing knowledge and skills by maintaining practice standards in alignment with professional registration requirements
Co-Group and Dementia Caring Group portfolio statements_March 2018 2
• Actively participate in professional development activities (internally and externally) to maintain contemporary nursing knowledge and skills as well as acquire new knowledge and skills

• Current Practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA*
• Knowledge of community care industry and regulations would be highly regarded

Salary is in accordance with the Nurse Award by Fair Works, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

20/05/2021

This position is a key member of the Services team and is responsible for providing high quality nursing care and support to meet the changing clinical needs of clients. This position will assist clients in their home environment and provide comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, undertake case management of clients and apply expert clinical knowledge to care plans.

Main responsibilities and activities will include:

Assessment and Care planning:

• In consultation with clients, carers and families facilitate care assessment, care planning and review
• Develop and monitor individual plans and budgets with regular reviews/case conferencing
• Manage any identified risks within principles of Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours and Duty of Care, Dignity of Risk
• Development and maintenance of all documentation in client management systems
• Work within legislated NDIS and CDC frameworks
• Contribute to quality processes such as management of client feedback
Clinical practice
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor delivery of care by care staff (including but not limited to EN’s, HCW’s and other support staff) and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Communicate and liaise with the clients GP and other Allied Health Professionals.
• Administer all medications in accordance with the GP’s prescribed orders.
• Perform all clinical practice in a manner that complies with all relevant legislation, common law, regulatory requirements and professional standards affecting nursing practice.
• Maintain registration requirements of AHPRA and adhere to all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Be aware of and comply with legislation and organisational requirements relating to Workplace Health and Safety and infection control.
• Demonstrate contemporary nursing knowledge and skills by maintaining practice standards in alignment with professional registration requirements
Co-Group and Dementia Caring Group portfolio statements_March 2018 2
• Actively participate in professional development activities (internally and externally) to maintain contemporary nursing knowledge and skills as well as acquire new knowledge and skills

Current Practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Knowledge of community care industry and regulations would be highly regarded

23/09/2020

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