Main characteristics
- Company
- Bendigo Health Care Group
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Community Services & Development
Job summary
BENDIGO,CASTLEMAINE,MILDURA,SWAN HILLOn Going - Full Time,On Going - Part Time
Work in an environment that offers:
An opportunity to work with a leading regional health serviceAn ability to live and work close to homeAn opportunity to support the growth in demand for services
The Position
Position Title: Assessment and Planning Officer
Classification: XV16 - ON14
Salary per hour (exc. super): $37.12 - $43.12
Hours per fortnight: up to 76
Employment Status: on-going
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination
Role Description
Assessment and Planning Officers are responsible for undertaking assessments and developing goal directed care plans for carers with a view to achieving outcomes that will improve their quality of life and support their caring role. They also facilitate carers access to respite and other support services including the purchase of services when appropriate. Assessment and Planning Officers further provide facilitated coaching to individual carers.
This positon will work within the Carer Gateway and the Support for Carers funded programs to deliver services across the Loddon Mallee and Melton, and is predominantly delivered via phone contact.
The role may also include community development and service enhancement activities, and may require occasional regional travel for direct client contact, network meetings and team meetings.
The position is based at a Bendigo Health site in either Bendigo, Swan Hill, Castlemaine, or Mildura.
Bendigo Health
Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:Flexible Working ArrangementsSalary PackagingFinancial relocation support available for eligible applicantsReimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)Staff health and wellbeing programsAccess to recommended immunisationsSmoke free environment
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
The Team
The Community and Public Health Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region. With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes. The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victorias fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the regions population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trials and wineries within our region.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Enquiries: Bronwyn Parsons
Ph: 54547719
Applications Close: 02/06/2022
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