Aged Care Quality Partner - Melbourne, Australia - Monash Health

Monash Health

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Monash Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training, Health and Allied Health, Family Violence Workers, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 65238

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.

Our Journey

Full time permanent Aged Care Quality Partner - 40 hours per week with an ADO to join the Aged Care Services Quality Team for Commonwealth Funded Aged Care.

Reporting to the Quality and Compliance Manager Residential Care - the Aged Care Quality Partners work collaboratively with the management of our four homes - Allambee, Chestnut Gardens, Mooraleigh and Yarraman and with the management of the Commonwealth funded Aged Care program - Community Home Support Packages, Flexible Care Packages and Transition Care Packages.

Currently, all four of our Residential Aged Care Homes are fully accredited with Aged Care Standards and the Commonwealth funded Aged Care Community Program is preparing for accreditation to the Aged Care Standards.

This role has a requirement to be able to travel from the Kingston Centre to any of the Commonwealth funded aged care services sites.

A Day in the Life:

Provide quality support to our Commonwealth Funded Aged Care Services both community and residential.
Participate in organisational readiness for Aged Care Accreditation and support visits.
Review of program policies and procedures.
Participate in robust incident reviews including root cause ana;lysis to ensure that consumers of the service receive excellent and timely care.
The role supports the work of the Quality and Compliance Manager Residential Care.

About You:

AHPRA registered discipline nursing or allied health with current experience working in a Commonwealth funded aged care environment (Residential/Community)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic and compassionate with an ability to work collaboratively.
Demonstrated knowledge of Aged Care Legislation

What you need:

You hold a current APHRA registration
You have previous experience working within a quality risk management framework and accreditation cycle.
You have current experience working within a residential/community aged care setting
You meet Aged Care and NDIS ongoing Compliance requirements

In Return:

Ongoing professional development
Work life balance
Join a NAMAS 2023 award winning team
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Debbie Prestwich on _

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Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service.

For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage.

With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities, and in people's homes.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.