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1. Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Community & Allied Health Services
2. Salary: $56,987 - $61,301 per annum (pro rata) - Temporary Part Time (up to 30 June 2024) - OPS2
Overview
Provides high quality home based care to Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) clients, based on the philosophy of supporting individuals in their chosen environment. The objectives of the CHSP are:• to provide high quality support, at a low intensity on a short-term or ongoing basis, or higher intensity services on a short term or episodic basis, to frail, older people to maximize their independence at home and in the community for as long as they choose, thereby enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life• support frail, older clients aged 65 years and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) through the direct service delivery• support clients to delay or avoid altogether the need to move into more expensive forms of aged care, so that the whole of system aged care costs can be kept at a sustainable level• ensure that all clients, including those with special needs, have equity of access to services that are socially and culturally appropriate and free from discrimination• ensure through the quality framework, including the Home Care Standards, that clients receive high quality services• facilitate client choice - to enhance the independence and wellbeing of older people, and ensure that services are responsive to the needs of clients• provide flexible, timely services that are responsive to local needs The PCA will work with clients, their family, advocate or carer to form the basis of the Care plan. The PCA will be empowered to utilise their expertise and professional judgement to design flexible and appropriate services to meet the client's unique needs within the boundaries of CHSP guidelines.
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. View this video for more information about working for RMCLHN.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally and can take advantage of education and training opportunities to support you in your role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
3. DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
4. National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position ()
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 838740