Aged Care Care Partner (SAH) - Part Time

About the role

Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA), a not-for-profit organisation supporting people to live well at home since 1977, is seeking an experienced Aged Care Care Partner (SAH) for its growing Aged Care team. This is a part-time position of 30 to 38 hours per week, based in Gladstone, Queensland. The Care Partner works with older Australians, their families and carers to coordinate services that promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life, managing a caseload and developing individualised care plans.

Key responsibilities

• Complete participant assessments, care planning and regular reviews.
• Coordinate services that help participants stay safely at home.
• Work closely with participants, families, carers and service providers.
• Monitor participant wellbeing and respond to changing support needs.
• Maintain participant budgets so services match available funding.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participant records.
• Promote participant choice, independence and dignity.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding, compliance and service delivery concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

Required profile

• Experience in aged care, care coordination or case management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Current Australian driver licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Working with Children (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card).

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Community Services or a related qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the Commonwealth Home Support Program (SAH), Home Care Packages or Support at Home.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and My Aged Care.
• Experience using client management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Two "Your Days" each year in addition to leave entitlements.

To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability; applications are reviewed as received and may close early if a suitable candidate is found.