Funding Manager | South Australia

Job Description

Aged care opportunities currently at Estia Health As we expand and improve our services, we are often on the look out for dedicated, devoted passionate staff to join our team. Here is the list of our current vacancies throughout Australia. Join our Estia Health family in delivering exceptional care and support to our 8000 plus residents in one of our 75+ homes. At Estia Health, we are a place where everyone belongs with a purpose to enrich and celebrate life together. It’s our people that make the difference, which is why we offer a caring, people-centered workplace where employees are valued and empowered with opportunities to learn and grow. Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care. About the role We have an exciting role of Funding Manager . In this role, you will provide leadership to the regional funding team and engage with key internal and external stakeholders to maintain an efficient and effective funding support function. You will provide our homes with funding support and advice, review resident documentation and work collaboratively with key homes’ personnel to ensure optimal AN-ACC funding is achieved for all residents within the region. The Funding Manager will have varied responsibilities including: Provide effective leadership, education, guidance, mentoring and support to the local team of Funding Business Partners, Care Documentation Leads and other key personnel to achieve business objectives. Ensure consistent application of the Government funding rules within the region. Maintain a schedule of AN-ACC assessments and reassessments. Effectively influence key stakeholders by providing sound advice and support to ensure relevant care documentation (including medical history information, care assessments, care plans, charts, progress notes and other records) is completed in a timely manner and is readily available for the external ANACC assessment visits. Audit resident care documentation within the scope of AN-ACC requirements to ensure it is up-to-date, complete, accurately reflects residents’ care needs and complies with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures. Maintain effective communication and build business relationships with AN-ACC assessment organisations. Review relevant data, reports and documentation to identify opportunities and areas of underperformance; develop and recommend improvement strategies to key stakeholders. Assist Residential Aged Care Managers and Clinical Directors to identify risks in funding-related processes and documentation and implement risk-mitigation strategies. The traits that will help you succeed Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team to achieve a positive team culture and required business outcomes. AHPRA Registered Nursing qualification and experience working in the Aged Care Sector. Advanced knowledge of the aged care funding system and business rules. Experience in the application of the AN-ACC tool. Demonstrated experience in conducting care assessments and developing care plans. Computer literacy and experience using care documentation systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisation, coordination and time management skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to build solid business relationships. Current driver's license and ability to travel to our homes on a regular basis. As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of changing the way we offer aged care. If this is you, Apply Now! Want to know more? If you have questions, please email Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know. Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. Advertised: 06 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 06 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr