Care Finder

Care Finder

Permanent Part-Time - 3 days per week (24 hours)

Classification: Community Development Worker AHP

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026

About the role:

Working in accordance with the objectives of Mansfield District Hospital, the Care Finder is a non-clinical role focused on supporting vulnerable senior members of our community to understand, access and connect with relevant supports in the community. The Care Finder sits in the Support at Home team and reports to the Support at Home Manager.

The Care Finder works independently to engage in outreach, develop referral pathways, liaise with other health/support services and provide support to clients. The Care Finder will work to identify barriers to service for vulnerable community members and aim to facilitate service delivery for these clients.

The Care Finder will act as a knowledge hub for community members, other health and support organisations and community groups. 

Key Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a community-based aged care setting
• Relevant qualifications as Allied Health Assistant; Certificate III or IV Aged Care / Disability/ Leisure and Lifestyle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with consumers of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent presentation skills and confidence to deliver evidence-based strategies to Senior Management, including sharing ideas and highlighting key areas of focus and improvement 
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Skills and Abilities:

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Proficient in delivering reporting/ data requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the organisation’s values.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, reliable, and possess a genuine passion for helping others. The ideal candidate will exhibit and share the Mansfield District Health Values:

We deliver great care: We strive for the best health outcomes for our consumers and communities every time. Consumers are at the centre of our care and we consistently provide high-quality, safe and personalised care. We demonstrate empathy and kindness in every aspect of our care.

We respect each other: We respect our peers, our consumers, our hospital and our environment. Care is delivered thoughtfully and with compassion. We are considerate of our consumers’ dignity and privacy, and our consumers trust and have confidence in our quality of care. We actively listen and act fairly, impartially and without judgement.

We work together: We work as a cohesive team and feel connected to the work we do together. We maintain strong connections to our diverse communities in and outside of Mansfield. We work in collaboration with our partners to deliver exceptional care. We have honest and open conversations with our staff, consumers and the community.

We empower each other: We support and trust each other to deliver an exceptional consumer experience. We give our consumers the information and resources they need to make considered and informed decisions about their health care. We continuously support our staff in their development and empower them to make decisions based on their best judgement.

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Jacqueline MacIntosh, Care Coordinator via email Jacqueline.MacIntosh@mdh.org.au

All employment with Mansfield District Hospital is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

MDH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory influenza vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Applications Close Midnight December 29th 2024