What’s in it for you?
- Join a local Tasmanian-owned and operated organisation with a strong focus on positive and inclusive culture
- You’ll have the ability to salary package, and the opportunity to further develop your skills and career
- Flexible working arrangements to suit anyone keen to start a career in the rapidly growing aged care sector
- Work in an essential industry that provides premium services to older Tasmanians
- Be part of a team that supports more people to live well every day and aims for senior Tasmanians to be the most independent in the country.
About the Business
Care Forward is a locally owned and operated organisation, specialising in health and homecare services designed to support the independence of older Tasmanians.
For 25 years, we’ve been providing care and support to people in their homes across Tasmania. Our dedicated and passionate team includes nurses, allied health professionals, care partners and home independence support staff – all working to support and restore independence, health and wellbeing to thousands of Tasmanians across the State.
About You
You’re a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to enhancing the quality of life for our consumers and working with a team of health professionals in delivering exceptional care. You’ll enjoy fostering independence and autonomy in our consumers through strength-based approaches. Upholding principles of privacy, dignity, and respect, you contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive environment sensitive to the unique needs of each individual. With your adaptable nature, passion for person-centred care, and commitment to excellence, you will thrive in this dynamic and rewarding role within our team at Care Forward.
Key Purpose
To provide in-home support to Care Forward consumers using a strengths-based approach which supports and promotes independence and active community participation.
The primary aim is to enhance the client’s general independence and wellbeing which will assist in preventing unnecessary reliance on support services, admission to hospital or residential care.
Location of Role
This role is available state-wide, based from one of our four office locations in Rosny Park, Launceston, Devonport or Burnie and performed in the consumer’s home.
Salary Range
In accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award
Home Care Employee Aged Care Level 1 or 2 depending on level of experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide support with basic household tasks such as cleaning, bed making, dishwashing, clothes washing, ironing, hanging clothes out, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms.
- Ensure consumer homes are kept in a clean, hygienic, and homely condition according to the individual’s needs and wishes.
- Provide assistance with meal preparation and unaccompanied shopping.
- Use a strength-based approach to assist consumers to achieve goals and remain living independently and autonomously within the community.
- Monitor client’s progress, and update consumer notes in the home record
- Carry out basic health and safety/risk assessments in the consumer’s home, where appropriate.
- Maintain client privacy, confidentiality, dignity, choice, and control at all times and advise your Team Leader immediately of any concerns e.g. safety issues, neglect, elder abuse, change in health status etc.
- Respect the client’s individuality, equality, and diversity
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Complete all mandatory training as required.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexuality, age, religion, identity and experience and celebrate diversity of culture.
Essential Requirements
- Full drivers licence.
- Registered and insured vehicle.
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Current CPR certificate.
- COVID-19 Vaccination x 3 doses.
- Two professional referees, preferably from the most recent employment or educational institution.
- National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) months.
How to Apply
Provide a statement outlining your suitability for the position with consideration to the listed core responsibilities and essential requirements, why you are interested in applying for this opportunity, and what you would bring to the role.
You can apply directly on our website, or by emailing your application and resume to careers@careconsultancy.com.au.
Any Questions on this Vacancy
Please contact Care Forward on 1300 364 876.
Closing Date for Applications
This is an on-going opportunity. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
About the Business
Care Forward is a locally owned and operated organisation, specialising in health and homecare services designed to support the independence of older Tasmanians and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities.
For 25 years we’ve been providing care and support to people in their homes across Tasmania. Our dedicated and passionate team includes nurses, allied health professionals and home independence support staff – all working to support and restore independence, health and wellbeing to thousands of Tasmanians across the State.
About You
You are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a real passion for improving the lives of our consumers and supporting a team of health professionals to deliver quality consumer care and support. With the ability to work autonomously and lead your team, you will thrive in this interdisciplinary environment. You are adaptable, enjoy meeting new people and working in a variety of settings.
Key Purpose
To provide leadership, motivation and day to day operational management of the Allied Health team.
Location of Role
The role is able to be performed at either our Hobart, Launceston, Devonport or Burnie office locations.
Salary Range
$112,256 to $143,813.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations across all Care Forward Allied Health Programs statewide.
- Guide and direct staff to work within the scope of practice of each discipline and the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Work with the Care Forward Management Team to monitor output targets and support team members in utilising systems to manage these as directed.
- Other tasks assigned by your Manager.
Essential Requirements
- Current registration with the appropriate Allied Health professional body.
- Team management experience in the health or community sector with preferable experience in the aged care sector.
- High level verbal, written and interpersonal communication/relational skills.
- Clinical leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain a strong, positive and supportive ethos within the team.
- Proven ability to identify, liaise, consult, innovate and establish effective and efficient clinical/service practices.
- COVID-19 Vaccination x 3 doses.
- Two (2) professional referees, preferably from most recent employment or educational institution.
- National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) month.
How to Apply
Provide a statement outlining your suitability for the position with consideration to the listed Core Responsibilities and Essential Requirements and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role. Please also provide your current Resume.
Please email your application to doug.strohfeld@careconsultancy.com.au.
Any Questions on this Vacancy
Please contact Marianne (Acting CEO) on 0437 023 354 or marianne.fisher@careconsultancy.com.au or Doug (Manager People & Culture) on 0434 168 255 or doug.strohfeld@careconsultancy.com.au.
Closing Date for Applications
12noon, Monday 8 April 2024.
We are a leading home care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older Tasmanians. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and support to help our clients remain independent and active in their communities.
As an occupational therapist with Care Forward, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver assessments and interventions based on evidence-based practices and a wellness approach. You'll have access to a wide range of resources and equipment to support your programs and ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our clients. So join our team and help us continue to provide the highest standard of care to the community.
Benefits
- We are open to candidates based in Tasmania's south, north, or northwest and have office space in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
- Full-time, part-time, casual, and contractor positions can be considered for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary package
- The opportunity to work with a leading home care provider
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
You will do
- Use a wellness approach to help clients achieve independence in their everyday tasks.
- Evaluate clients' homes and workplaces to identify improvements for their health needs.
- Conduct occupational therapy intake assessments, planning, and service delivery.
- Develop goal-oriented care plans using a wellness approach with your clients.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver programs and ensure the best outcomes for clients.
- Monitor and review client progress via phone and home visits
- Recommend and facilitate equipment and aids appropriate to individual client needs
- Participate in developing and maintaining partnerships and implementing new programs
- Contribute to stakeholder engagement and promotion of company programs
You need to have
- A recognised qualification and registration with AHPRA as an accredited occupational therapist
- Knowledge of risk management, workplace health and safety, and continuous quality improvement processes
- Great interpersonal and communication skills for client interactions and teamwork
- Self-motivation, accountability, professionalism, and reliability
- Resourceful in problem-solving and challenging situations
- A commitment to continuous learning
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19.
Ideally, you also have
- Experience in providing evidence-based clinical assessment and planning interventions for clients with chronic or complex conditions
- A good understanding of community-based service provision
We are a leading home care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older Tasmanians. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and support to help our clients remain independent and active in their communities.
We're looking for a passionate dietitian to join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our clients. As part of our team, you'll provide high-quality nutrition and dietetic services using an evidence-based wellness approach. You collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to our clients and have the flexibility to develop goal-oriented programs tailored to each client's needs. You'll also have the support of a caring and knowledgeable team dedicated to helping you succeed. If you're a motivated, client-focused dietitian looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- We are open to candidates based in Tasmania's south, north, or northwest and have office space in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
- Full-time, part-time, casual, or contractor positions can be considered for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary package
- The opportunity to work with a leading home care provider
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
You will do
- Develop and implement individual nutritional care plans based on assessing each client's needs.
- Support and educate clients and families on nutritional principles, food selection, and economics.
- Utilise evidence-based dietetic interventions to guide assessment, treatment, and referrals
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver care
- Monitor and document the effectiveness of the nutritional program
- Participate in group programs and facilitate education for clients and community groups
- Liaise with referral agencies and service providers
- Ensure timely submission of Medicare and DVA claim forms
You need to have
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) registration and membership in the Dietitians Association of Australia
- Good clinical and practical knowledge of dietetics and nutrition
- Strong communication and counselling skills
- Experience providing evidence-based assessment and planning appropriate interventions for clients
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19.
Ideally, you also have
- Comprehensive understanding of community-based service provision
- Experience using a wellness and restorative approach to service provision.
- Understanding of risk management, health and safety, and continuous quality improvement processes
We are a leading home care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older Tasmanians. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and support to help our clients remain independent and active in their communities.
As an exercise physiologist at Care Forward, you will use a wellness approach with clients who want to improve their functionality. This may be related to an acute or chronic condition, age, or after injury. You'll conduct intake assessments, develop custom exercise programs with your clients, and deliver services promoting recovery and rehabilitation.
Your role will involve developing progressive exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory function. Inspire client confidence and motivate them to participate in individual activities and group programs while monitoring and documenting client progress.
Benefits
- We are open to candidates based in Tasmania's south, north, or northwest and have office space in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
- Full-time, part-time, casual and contractor positions can be considered for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary package
- The opportunity to work with a leading home care provider
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
You will do
- Prescribe exercise and support clients' behaviour change to help them manage their health independently.
- Create goal-oriented programs with clients to work towards their rehabilitation or recovery and document progress.
- Help participants improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functions.
- Demonstrate how to complete exercise routines and use the equipment correctly.
- Inspire client confidence and motivation to participate in activities.
- Liaise with referral agencies, service providers, consumers, families and support networks to ensure the best client outcomes.
- Participate in stakeholder engagement, referrals, and promotion of the company's programs.
You need to have
- Current registration with ESSA as an accredited exercise physiologist
- Self-drive to continually learn and improve in your role
- Excellent relationship, team building, and communication skills
- The ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities, even in high-pressure situations
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19
- An up-to-day first aid and CPR certificate.
Ideally, you also have
- Demonstrable experience in providing evidence-based clinical assessment and planning appropriate interventions for clients with chronic or complex conditions
- Comprehensive understanding of community-based service provision
We are a leading home care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older Tasmanians. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and support to help our clients remain independent and active in their communities.
As a physiotherapist on our team, you can collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, develop individual client treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.
You have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients while also building your skills and expertise in the field. Join us and make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career as a physiotherapist.
Benefits
- We are open to candidates based in Tasmania's south, north, or northwest and have office space in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
- Full-time, part-time, casual, and contractor positions can be considered for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary package
- The opportunity to work with a leading home care provider
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
You will do
- Help clients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability, or aging to improve their movement.
- Devise and review treatment programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and technology.
- Develop goal-oriented, individualised programs with your clients to facilitate recovery or rehabilitation.
- Implement evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to guide assessment, treatment, consultancy, and referrals.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver assessments and 'best practice' principles of care.
You need to have
- Current registration with AHPRA as an accredited physiotherapist
- Ability to work within the code of conduct and ethical principles as outlined by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19.
Ideally, you also have
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for positive interaction with clients and their families, team members, and stakeholders
- Comprehensive understanding of community-based service provision
- An understanding of risk management principles, workplace health and safety, and continuous quality improvement processes and their application in the workplace
- Experience in providing evidence-based clinical assessment and planning appropriate interventions for clients with chronic and complex conditions, with a focus on client reablement and independence
We are a leading home care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older Tasmanians. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and support to help our clients remain independent and active in their communities.
Join the Care Forward team as a social worker and make a real difference in older people's and their families' lives. You'll work collaboratively with clients to achieve person-centred health and well-being outcomes, providing holistic support and care considering the complexities involved. You'll have the opportunity to develop culturally appropriate service delivery models and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the best services to meet the needs of older people. You'll also have the chance to advocate for service provision in areas of unmet need and develop innovative partnership models of service delivery. With this position, you can use your skills and experience to create positive change while respecting the privacy and rights of individuals.
Benefits
- We are open to candidates based in Tasmania's south, north, or northwest and have office space in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
- Full-time, part-time, casual, or contractor positions can be considered for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary package
- The opportunity to work with a leading home care provider
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
You will do
- Work with your clients to improve their health and well-being using the most suitable support systems.
- Ensure appropriate and holistic services are provided to meet the multidimensional needs of older people and their support networks.
- The ability to review and document client progress while on the program via regular phone contact, consultation appointments, or home visits
- Help to remove barriers affecting clients' ability to engage in their community.
- Develop culturally appropriate models of service delivery.
- Advocate for service provision in areas of unmet need.
- Assist clients with adjustment to life changes and other transitions.
You need to have
- A degree in Social Work and a membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or International Federation of Social Workers (IASW)
- Clinical and practical social work knowledge
- Effective communication and counselling skills to support client needs, motivation, and ability to engage in treatment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective interaction with clients and families, team members, health professionals, and stakeholders
- Experience providing evidence-based assessment and planning for clients, focused on reablement and independence using a wellness and restorative approach.
- The ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19.
Ideally, you also have
- Experience facilitating education for clients, community groups, or organisations.
- Comprehensive understanding of community-based service provision
- An understanding of risk management, health and safety, and continuous quality improvement processes
- The ability to evaluate and modify the effectiveness of social work programs/interventions
We are a leading home care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older Tasmanians. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and support to help our clients remain independent and active in their communities.
Join Care Forward as a support worker and provide in-home client support using a strengths-based approach, promoting independence and community participation. You'll be part of a team that prioritises client-centred care and works within a reablement and wellness framework. Work with clients and their carers to achieve set goals using your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. In doing so, you'll make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients and their families.
Benefits
- We are open to candidates based in Tasmania's south, north, or northwest and have office space in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
- Full-time, part-time, and casual positions can be considered for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary package
- The opportunity to work with a leading home care provider
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
You will do
- Provide in-home support to clients using a strengths-based approach to promote independence and active community participation.
- Deliver restorative-focused home support programs by providing support and guidance to clients and their carers, including personal care, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and transport.
- Monitor and document client progress and attend multi-disciplinary meetings to provide feedback.
- Conduct basic risk assessments in clients' homes and advise relevant team leaders of any issues.
- Maintain client privacy, confidentiality, dignity, choice, and control at all times, and respect the client's individuality, equality, and diversity.
You need to have
- Experience in supporting clients to achieve agreed goals and outcomes.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for relationship-building and record-keeping purposes
- Ability to work with limited supervision in diverse community settings
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19.
Ideally, you also have
- Experience providing domestic, shopping, respite and personal care, plus social support and transport assistance.
- An understanding of the wellness and reablement approach
- The ability to read and comprehend health and reablement plans and document effectively.
- A strong understanding of risk management, health and safety, and continuous quality improvement
