Care Partner

What makes us, us

At Australian Unity we’re for real wellbeing. For us, real wellbeing means so much more than physical health. It’s about your standard of living, your personal relationships and being connected to your community. It’s about what you want to achieve in life, while having the security to get out and do what makes you happy.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a telehealth Home Care Package Care Partner to join our Self Managed Division. You will be able to assist the elderly to stay in their own homes with appropriate levels of care and support, whilst enjoying the flexibility and stability of a hybrid telehealth role - no more travelling between clients!

What we will offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements including a hybrid working model, three days in the office and two from home.
• A range of attractive product and service discounts from Australian Unity’s Retail and Wealth Management portfolio – including health insurance and banking products.
• A great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents.
• Employee Referral Program - get paid for referring great talent to our opportunities.
• Additional 2 days of Wellbeing leave and paid Volunteer leave yearly.
• An office with great facilities and free parking in the M City complex in Clayton.

As a Care Partner, you will:

• Deliver telehealth Care Planning, Assessment and Coordination for elderly Australians.
• Manage client service delivery across all levels under the Home Care Package program.
• Develop, monitor, and reassess care plans in consultation with clients, their families and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete telehealth or onsite assessments including OHS assessments.
• Monitor the budget of care packages and ensure clients understand service fees.
• Lead and work collaboratively with our schedulers, clinical team, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and industry standards.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in aged care, with knowledge of Home Care Packages and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Strong computer skills in CRM systems, database management, Microsoft Office.
• Problem-solving abilities with the ability to think critically.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• The ability to work at a fast pace with effective time management skills.
• A strong team focus and the ability to develop rapport with others.
• The willingness to learn new systems, policies and procedures and be challenged by the development of a high growth business.

This role is critical to the health and safety of elderly Australians. If you want to be a trusted partner and help people in your community, click apply today.

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.