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Category: Administration, Administration & Office Support
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Fixed-Term position - ending late September 2022
Part-Time - 48 hrs per fortnight
Classification: Development Worker Grade 2B
Caulfield Hospital location
Staff benefits
Department
Alfred Health Carer Services (Carer Services) reports to the Deputy Director of Operations - Community Integration, which is part of the Rehabilitation Aged and Community Care program. Carer Services supports carers, the person being supported and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner.
Position Summary
This position contributes to the development and delivery of client-facing programs within Carer Services. Carer Services provide service to:
People who are 65 years and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torre Straight Islanders), people with dementia and their carers
For more information, please refer to the attached position description.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development or Welfare
Minimum 3 years experience and knowledge of aged and dementia practice areas
Demonstrates understanding of issues facing carers and people from diverse communities and available services
Experience in community development, promotion, event development and working with a broad service system
Experience in casework and care coordination, including needs/risk assessment and support planning
Ability to provide support, identify issues, escalate appropriately and operate within scope of practice
Staff Benefits
Salary packaging and novated leasing available
Health and wellbeing incentives, such as discounted health insurance
Close proximity to public transport
Access to staff carparking
For all enquiries about this position, please contact Putheavy Pan (Department Manager) at P.Pan@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In compliance with the Victorian Chief Health Officer's Mandatory Vaccination Directions, all Alfred health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with TGA approved vaccine and must have evidence of their vaccination status.