At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older people by coordinating personalised care plans and services.
- Company: CO.AS.IT. Italian Assistance Association, dedicated to the Italian Australian community.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, generous leave, and wellbeing support services.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy career growth opportunities in a rewarding field.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while building strong community connections.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification or experience in aged care and strong coordination skills.
CO.AS.IT. has supported the Italian Australian community since 1968. Through our aged care, education, language and cultural services, we help people stay connected to their community, culture and the support they need.
As a Care Partner, you'll work alongside older people and their families to plan and coordinate care that reflects their needs, goals and preferences. Reporting to the Home Care Manager, you'll manage an allocated caseload of Support at Home participants, helping them access services, manage their budgets and maintain their independence. You'll work closely with our clinical team, rostering staff, Support Workers and external providers to deliver coordinated, culturally responsive care.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess participants' needs and develop personalised care plans together with them and their families.
- Coordinate services and act as a trusted point of contact for participants and their carers.
- Review care plans regularly and respond to changing needs.
- Set up and monitor participant budgets, ensuring services remain within available funding.
- Work with Support Workers, clinical staff and service providers to support positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records in Lookout and My Aged Care.
- Respond to concerns, report incidents and contribute to service improvements.
About you:
- A relevant qualification in aged care, community services or a health discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting older people in home and community settings.
- Strong care coordination, assessment and care planning skills.
- Experience monitoring participant budgets and service expenditure.
- Knowledge of the Support at Home program, aged care quality standards and participant choice.
- A warm, professional approach and the ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Italian or another community language is desirable.
Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 annually. Five weeks of annual leave and 15 days of personal leave each year for permanent staff, pro rata for part-time employees. Confidential counselling and support services for your wellbeing. Meaningful work supporting older people across Melbourne's Northern, Eastern and Western suburbs.
Care Partner - Home Care in Melbourne employer: CO.AS.IT. Italian Assistance Association
At CO.AS.IT., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. As an Aged Care Assistant, you'll enjoy flexible working hours, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients while being part of a dedicated team. With generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options, we ensure our employees are well taken care of both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
CO.AS.IT. Italian Assistance Association Recruitment Team
