Clinical Care Partner (APHRA Registered)

About the role

Mercy Community is looking for an experienced APHRA Clinical Care Partner to join its Community Aged Care Services team in Rockhampton, Queensland, on a permanent full-time basis. The Care Partner is the designated person under Community Care, responsible for care management that helps older people live safely and independently at home, working within a rights-based, person-centred framework.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with participants to develop individualised care plans within required funding timeframes
• Incorporate the participant's goals and environmental requirements into the care plan and delivery
• Establish and update care plans and funding requirements, making sure participants understand their available services and financial responsibilities
• Review care notes and service delivery data
• Provide clinical oversight and clinical care management to clients supported at home

Required profile

• Diploma-level qualification in Community Services, Aged Care, Case Management or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in care coordination, case management or similar roles in aged care, health or disability services
• APHRA registered qualification in Nursing or Allied Health
• Strong communication, empathy and cultural competence

Required skills

• Skilled in using care management or CRM systems

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and salary packaging (up to $18,550 per year of salary available as a tax-free component)
• Payment of the Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when needed
• Free, confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through the Employee Assistance Program
• Free annual influenza and other vaccination reimbursements
• An employee benefits program to help save on living costs