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Care Facilitator - Forster and surrounds

  • Forster, NSW, Australia, 2428
  • Max Term Full-Time

Care Facilitator – At Home Services

Looking for a rewarding career in aged care? If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you!

As a Care Facilitator servicing clients in Forster/Taree and the surrounding areas, you will assist clients and their families to engage in services, enabling them to remain living in their home. You will empower our clients through individualised care planning and goal-setting focused on our well-living approach. 

This is a 12-month fixed term full time position working Monday to Friday. 

A typical day will include:

  • Home visiting clients in the community who have been referred for help at home
  • Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of services and programs that meet clients’ individual needs
  • Developing relationships with families and carers that acknowledge their needs
  • Working alongside our clients to set individual goals that are realistic and achievable 
  • Implementation of best practice and evidence-based approaches for care including working closely with a multidisciplinary team
  • Documentation and the use of client record management systems
  • The position will support clients across the LGA’s of Forster/Taree and surrounding areas 

What do we need from you?
You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature.

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Experience with aged care or demonstrated transferrable skills will be highly regarded
  • Demonstrated experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service delivery objectives within government program guidelines
  • A valid NSW driver's licence
  • Intermediate level of computer skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

About us:
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

The benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare! 
Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.  

Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please contact mytalent@baptistcare.org.au  
Agency applications are not accepted at this time.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

How can we help?

Our team is availble Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

BaptistCare NSW/ACT corporate office, Norwest Business Park, PO Box 7626 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia