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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents and clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

About the role:

• Oversee and support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of palliative care needs for customers in UA, to maximise quality outcomes
• Assist in training, coaching & support of nurses and support workers, raising awareness of palliative care needs of customers and families
• Partner with sites and services to support Palliative care needs, to ensure that care is systematically planned, implemented and evaluated and that approaches to palliative care support choices and are consistent with current best practice
• Liaising with external organisations and palliative care consortiums in support of palliative care needs
• To assist people diagnosed with palliative conditions, their carers and family members in accessing practical in-home supports particularly in the end stages of life. The program aims to achieve the best possible service outcomes, reduce stress, improve quality of life and allow people to choose home as their preferred setting for end of life care or assist them to remain at home for as long as practically possible

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients!

This is the place for you if you:

• AHPRA Registration
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing palliative care services
• Experience in providing palliative care in community setting is highly regarded
• Experience in Clinical Care Coordinator role is highly regarded
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service and clinical care
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach to your work and attention to       detail
•  The ability to build relationships with customers, their family members and work closely with stakeholders including residential, home based (clinical) palliative care specialists and hospitals
•  Strong case management and stakeholder engagement skills and demonstrated knowledge of palliative service system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!