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Elder Care Support Coordinator
Wacol, Queensland
Curis Recruitment
Posted 19 days ago
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Job Description
Curis Recruitment is excited to partner with a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service to recruit an Elder Care Support Coordinator on a 12-month full-time contract, with the possibility of extension.
This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders to access culturally safe aged care services, while working within a supportive and community-focused team.
About the Role:
As Elder Care Support Coordinator , you will assist clients and their families to navigate the aged care system and access appropriate services that respect cultural identity, family, and community connections.
You will provide advocacy and guidance throughout the My Aged Care assessment process, support Elders and families to understand service entitlements, contractual arrangements and costs, and ensure care planning is culturally safe, trauma-informed, and meets client needs.
Working closely with the Elder Care Support Connector, you will actively engage with clients, families, and service providers to deliver holistic support and advocacy.
Job Details
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders to access culturally safe aged care services, while working within a supportive and community-focused team.
About the Role:
As Elder Care Support Coordinator , you will assist clients and their families to navigate the aged care system and access appropriate services that respect cultural identity, family, and community connections.
You will provide advocacy and guidance throughout the My Aged Care assessment process, support Elders and families to understand service entitlements, contractual arrangements and costs, and ensure care planning is culturally safe, trauma-informed, and meets client needs.
Working closely with the Elder Care Support Connector, you will actively engage with clients, families, and service providers to deliver holistic support and advocacy.
Job Details
- Contract : 12 months full-time, with the possibility of extension
- Salary : Competitive, based on experience + superannuation + salary packaging options
- Team : Multidisciplinary and community-focused, with a strong emphasis on cultural safety
- Hours : Monday to Friday, no on-call requirements
- Support : Professional development and opportunities for career growth
- Support Elders and families to navigate aged care pathways and entitlements
- Provide advocacy to ensure cultural and clinical needs are reflected in care plans
- Assist clients with My Aged Care registration and assessments
- Liaise with aged care assessors and providers to ensure quality outcomes
- Help families understand contractual arrangements, costs, and service options
- Connect clients with internal programs and external services (SEWB, community engagement, etc.)
- Deliver face-to-face outreach to promote aged care services in the community
- Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support throughout the care journey
- Demonstrated experience working in health, aged care, or community support roles (desirable)
- Experience supporting older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, families, and service providers
- Understanding of cultural safety and trauma-informed practice
- Ability to build knowledge of local services and establish effective referral pathways
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team approach
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
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