About Access Health and CommunityWe are a not for profit community health organisation, with a proud 150-year history of supporting communities within Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission and commitment is to build healthier lives within our communities and to deliver excellent health and community services for all. We have over 300 employees and 200 volunteers who are part of our highly experienced and dedicated team, operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do, making a contribution to the wellbeing of the community every day through their work. About the roleAn exciting new opportunity to join our thriving community health care organisation and work within a truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce.As part of the Carer Support Program, we offer flexible in home respite or centre based respite support during the day. Our qualified staff provide individualised care and support to assist each client (and their carers) to stay active, connected, involved and independent at home.We are seeking an individual with a background in aged care, to undertake initial and ongoing assessments. Develop care plans in partnership with clients and their carers requesting in-home and centre based respite. Assessment and planning includes consideration of risks with a focus on optimising health and well-being in accordance with the client’s need, goals and preferences and reablement framework. You will collaborate with support staff and the team leader to ensure that care plans accurately reflect client background, current interests, support needs and strategies to ensure client needs are met during respite. This role will also include the provision of direct support to clients during in-home or centre based respite, at high volume periods or when backfill required for staff leave. What you will be doing Visit clients in their homes to assess their care needs including risks, understand carer’s goals and agree on respite services to be provided including the respite fee, transport arrangements, days and times of respite and agreed in-home respite tasks.Create a care plan once the assessment is complete. Ongoing review of care plans using a person centred and re-ablement framework.Match appropriate support staff and schedule respite sessions Enable clients to maintain their well-being and independence Assist with continuous improvement by seeking feedback from participants and their carers What you will bring Key Selection CriteriaCertificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and First Aid/CPR certificationExperience supporting older adults in the community, including those that have a diagnosis of dementia, or other special needsDemonstrate knowledge and experience conducting assessment/s and writing care plans in the delivery of aged and/or disability servicesDemonstrate ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment, with a mature approach to resolving problems and conflict and contribution to shared decision-makingExperience in undertaking personal care tasks such as meal assist, medication prompting, assistance with hygiene and continence management, supervision to mobiliseExperience using Microsoft packagesA Victorian driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle AttributesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of cultural sensitivity and awarenessCommitment to continuous quality improvementEffective time management and prioritisation skillsStrong problem solving and negotiation skillsDemonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community valuesAccessHC Culture & BenefitsThe reasons why people love working at AccessHC:Not only will you benefit from a rewarding and challenging career; you will thrive in our collaborative and supportive culture where you will make a positive difference each day giving back to those that need it most. At AccessHC we acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. Enjoy the extensive AccessHC range of benefits that are on offer;A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforceA culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thriveCommitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditionsEmployee Referral ProgramAn authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + meals/entertainment expenses)A commitment to ongoing professional Development and career growthPaid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual leave Loading Apply NowIf the role sounds like you, please submit your application including your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (what you bring to this role). Please refer to the position description on our website: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/Apply now so you don’t miss this opportunity. We will be assessing applications as they are submittedFor more information regarding your application and if you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods or other possibilities please email: Team Leader Carer Support – Jenna Ireland – jenna.ireland@accesshc.org.au Applications close DATE:24/11/22 Access Health and Community is a Child Safe Organisation.Access Health and Community actively supports an inclusive culture and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, people with lived experience of mental health and/or AOD recovery, and people with diverse genders and sexualitiesAccess Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundAccess Health and Community acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we workAccess Health and Community is committed to protecting the health and safety of our workers and those who attend our services. As per AccessHC policy and the Victorian Government public health order, successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their COVID Vaccination prior to appointment.Access Health and Community is a provider of disability services and successful applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Workers Screening Check, WWW Check and if necessary, an International Police check prior to any appointment. Position Description AUDMelbourne3000