Facility Manager - Leeton

Facility Manager

• Based in Leeton, Riverina area of NSW
• Salary, plus super, plus salary packaging
• Up to $3K relocation assistance available for the right applicant
• Start ASAP
• small sized facility - 50 beds

"Come and lead a team who are passionate about empowering the older generation to live life to the full"

We are looking for an experienced Facility Manager who is looking for their next opportunity. If you are near Leeton / Wagga Wagga or looking to relocate to the country, then this is the opportunity for you.

You will be responsible for assisting leading a team of Registered Nurses and Care Staff in a small facility.

About Leeton:

Discover delicious food and wine in Leeton, a charming country town in the stunning Riverina area, well known for its well-preserved art deco buildings. On the weekends you can go wine tasting at boutique wineries, browse produce markets and enjoy birdwatching at two global sanctuaries. Leeton is a six-hour drive from Sydney, five hours from Melbourne and three hours from Canberra

Duties Include:

• Review all prospective new residents, including residents for respite care, prior to entry into care
• In partnership with the residents and the Clinical staff oversee the preparation and completion of personal care plans
• Act as an adviser in response to the complex nursing and care needs of all residents
• Identify clients who may have particular personal or family issues and refer to supportive and or relevant services
• Ensure relatives are kept informed (with the consent of the resident) about resident's health, incidents or otherwise and inform the "person responsible" of any serious deterioration in a resident's condition
• Practice continuous improvement activities to maintain a high standard of client care
• Monitor and review each resident's condition and progress, and ensure that documentation is regularly evaluated in accordance to the guidelines and accurately reflects ongoing care
• Oversee the provision of suitable nutritious, appetising and visually appealing meals served minimum wastage
• Liaise as required with Doctors, Paramedics, hospitals, health care professionals and other specialist service providers
• Ensure completed funding submissions accurately reflect the relevant care provided to each resident and that they are submitted in a timely manner
• Monitor the facility`s approved and financial position, operate within budgetary limitations and promote amongst staff responsible attitude towards financial management

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Recent experience assisting managing a facility of a similar size
• Tertiary qualifications in Aged Care/Degree in Nursing
• Possession of a current First Aid Certificate
• AHPRA registered
• 3 years experience in caring for the aged or health related area
• Good sensitivity to and understanding of the aspirations and needs of the elderly
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to play an active and positive role as part of the Care Team, providing quality care and support to residents
• Strong numeracy skills - reconciliations and statistics
• Rostering experience
• Great with technology - video calls etc
• Experience with Dementia
• Resilience

This role will attract an allowance to relocate and also ha a unit available for the short term whilst searching for long term accomm. Rent free - you just pay your utilities.

If this role sounds like the next step for you, then please apply today and send your cover letter addressing the criteria and CV in word format to Mardi Steven