Home Care Packages Care Manager

  • Lakes Entrance
  • Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
Between $82,327 and $94,181 (pro-rata) per annum, plus superannuation. Salary Package up to $15,900 per year Full time - negotiable Based in Lakes Entrance About us Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 40 years. We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 500 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget of over $50 million.  Our services are delivered through five locations in Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale, Bruthen, Metung and Nowa Nowa, as well as via outreach to nearby and remote communities.  About the role Home Care Packages (HCP) are individually planned and coordinated packages of community aged care services, targeted at frail older people living in the community who require management of services because of their complex care needs.  These people would otherwise be eligible for at least low residential care and are assessed as eligible for the program by an external Assessment service. Duties The Care Manager is responsible for managing a set case load of HCP clients. This involves working closely with each client and their families to ensure they receive an individualised, responsive service under a consumer directed care model. The Care Manager will also be responsible for all client documentation and the maintenance of individual client budgets. Skills and Experience  Minimum Certificate IV post-secondary qualification. A degree or diploma in nursing or a health-related discipline preferable. In return we can offer you a range of benefits including: Competitive wages plus salary packaging. Salary packaging means you pay less tax which increases your take home pay.  Professional development opportunities A large friendly and supportive team environment Flexible working arrangements  Applications close:  Closing Date:   Sunday, 31 March 2024