Care Manager - Residential Aged Care - Toowoomba

Job Description

Care Manager - Residential Aged Care - Toowoomba Job No:NORCM349415 Location:Toowoomba About us: Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary support services for older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness, and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship. At Northridge in Toowoomba, we specialise in personalised aged care services focused on individual wellbeing and an enriched quality of life. Our vibrant community of residents, carers, volunteers, and families share a love of nature and life. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Manager who is passionate about providing high-quality care to older people. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of the aged care industry and regulatory requirements. They will also possess excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with residents, staff, and families. About the role: As the Care Manager, you will have a critical role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care and feel secure in their environment. Your responsibilities will include: Implementing and maintaining a person-centred model of care, promoting wellness and engagement for residents Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and the Aged Care Quality Standards Experience in change management and ability to participate in the on-call roster Providing professional leadership and management to clinical and allied health team members Developing and implementing care plans and conducting assessments and clinical education | mentoring Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided Ensuring effective communication and collaboration with residents, families, and other stakeholders Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures About you: The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the aged care industry Committment to clinical education and mentoring to staff A strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements Excellent leadership and communication skills The ability to build effective relationships with residents, staff, and families A passion for providing high-quality care and improving the lives of older people Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Relevant qualifications in nursing or a related field A current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) What we can offer: In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer: A professional work environment in an organisation that values dedication, care, and performance Learning and development opportunities Access to salary packaging Plentiful, free onsite parking If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to older people and are looking for a rewarding and challenging role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Northridge at Toowoomba and make a difference in the lives of our residents. We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone – the individual, family and the community.We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness,and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship.Together with the congregations that founded us, we’ve been serving Queenslanders since 1935.We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 20 sites across the state, all the way fromTallebudgera to Rockhampton. Privacy Acknowledgment I certify the information I have provided is an accurate account of my work history and qualifications and understand that false/misleading/non-disclosure of information may be cause for rejection or if appointed termination of employment. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions Please select the statement that best describes your right to work in Australia: * I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen. I hold a current valid working visa for Australia . I am not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, and I do not hold a valid working visa for Australia. Detail your experience in aged care management What was your IPC qualification essay focused on? * Federal Government legislation now requires all workers within Aged Care or Community Services to provide and maintain an NDIS Worker Screening clearance. If you have a current National Police Clearance this will suffice until it expires, providing that you have attained a NDIS clearance prior to this. *I have a current NDIS Clearance and have attached If successful I am happy to obtain a NDIS Clearance I do not wish to obtain a NDIS clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr