Exciting time to join one of Victoria's leading not-for-profit organisations where all the things you do are truly important and valued.

• Quality and Compliance Manager
• This role is dedicated to business partnering with Operations – including Residential Aged Care, Disability Services and Community Care
• Great team environment
• Generous salary packaging benefits

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated individual to join the Quality, Innovation and Research team to support the organisation to achieve value for clients and staff at every touch point. This position is full time and is based in St Kilda Road, Windsor. The successful candidate will work within a small team of five and have large stretch across all service areas and programs who work in partnership to develop standardised methodologies of compliance, reporting, problem solving and process improvement.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Working as a business partner to support a continuous learning environment across the role’s portfolio
• Develop, maintain monitor and improve quality and compliance practices across Jewish Care
• Ensuring Jewish Care’s alignment to compliance and regulations
• Updating policies, and work instructions where required
• Effective planning and evaluation of quality improvement activities
• Supporting the business with unannounced audits
• Supporting the enhancement of the quality reporting metrics and cycle

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Success in leading and embedding a quality improvement culture
• Proven experience in meeting accreditation standards across either Aged Care or Disability Services
• Understanding of legislative frameworks
• Experience of LEAN methodology highly desirable
• Coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills
• Ability to use data in ways that others understand

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Cindy Joffe  on (03) 8517 5935 or to apply please attach a resume and covering letter .

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated Registered Nurse for 5 x PM shifts a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday) to join the Smorgon team. This position is permanent part-time and is based in St Kilda until the new home opens in Carnegie in Aug/Sept 2020. 

Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing and coordinating residential care, supervising staff, allocating and delegating duties, and coordinating the delivery of residents care
• Following contemproary practice and documented policies, procedures and standards to ensure best practice resident care, resident well-being, and respect for resident rights
• Ensuring responsible staff supervision to meet care requirements, including management of staff absenteeism
• Ensuring a high standard of nursing care in accordance with established policies and assist in the maintenance of a high standard of care
• Maintaining a high standard of documentation
• Being pro-active in caring for the health and safety of all people within our work enviornment

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualification as a Registered Nurse
• Good customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary aged care
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Intitaive and self-motivation
• The ability to guide staff and support the families of our residents
• Excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal and team membership skills
• Computer literacy

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated Registered Nurse to join the Smorgon team. This position is part-time and is based in St Kilda until the new home opens in Carnegie in Aug/Sept 2020. 

Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing and coordinating residential care, supervising staff, allocating and delegating duties, and coordinating the delivery of residents care
• Following contemproary practice and documented policies, procedures and standards to ensure best practice resident care, resident well-being, and respect for resident rights
• Ensuring responsible staff supervision to meet care requirements, including management of staff absenteeism
• Ensuring a high standard of nursing care in accordance with established policies and assist in the maintenance of a high standard of care
• Maintaining a high standard of documentation
• Being pro-active in caring for the health and safety of all people within our work enviornment

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualification as a Registered Nurse
• Good customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary aged care
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Intitaive and self-motivation
• The ability to guide staff and support the families of our residents
• Excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal and team membership skills
• Computer literacy

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

About the Company

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proudly celebrating 170 years of service.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

About the Role

This is a wonderful and important role where you will enable people to live independently in their own homes but supporting them with a vast range of needs.

Jewish Care clients may need support with a range of day to day lifestyle activities, preparing meals, shopping, attending appointments and social events, home cleaning and personal care. 

It is really important that you are able to communicate well, have a warm approach with a vivacious smile to brighten the day of others.  

You will have experience working with and understanding the support needs of elders, people living with dementia and people living with a disability.

Our clients are based (and not limited to) South Yarra, Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie & Port Phillip. You will need your own transport and license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with a range of personal care, respite tasks and domestic assistance 
• Support clients to maintain and/or develop independent living skills and routines 
• Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues 
• Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of clients, themselves and the community 
• Resolve minor problems/enquires/requests and refer issues to the Team leader where required 
• Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with clients respecting cultural values and beliefs

Skills and Experience

• ESSENTIAL - Certificate III/ IV in Home and Community Care, OR Certificate III in Aged Care (completed after 2012) OR Certificate III in Individual Support OR Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• ESSENTIAL - current driving licence and car
• ESSENTIAL - available to work full time hours Monday to Friday
• Experience working with and understanding of the issues of frail aged people, people with dementia, and their carers 
• Ability to monitor client well-being
• Ability to relate and communicate with older people, people with dementia and their carers / families 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish would be highly desirable but not essential 

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

We currently have a part-time, in charge Night Duty RN position available to do 3 night shifts a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Successful applicant to commence as soon as possible.

 Our Registered Nurses are deeply committed to supporting and caring for people through their later years, working in conjunction with the Clinical Care Coordinator to ensure the provision of skilled, individualised nursing and personal care services are always present for our residents. 

 Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to;

• Ensure high care standards are provided in accordance policy and procedures and accreditation standards
• Ensure that each and every resident is comfortable, secure and able to age with dignity and grace
• Work as a member of the nursing team and assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Contribute to care planning with residents and families to identify care needs
• Ensure all documentation accurately reflects resident health and wellbeing and is relevant to care needs.
• In accordance with standards, policies and procedures, administer medication to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in relation to medications.
• Ensure responsible staff supervision to meet care requirements, including management of staff absenteeism.
• Maintain current knowledge and ability to coordinate emergencies.

Skills and experience

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Aged Care assesements and care plan experience
• Proven experience in similar role
• Aged care experience – desirable
• Good working knowledge of ACFI  

We look forward to hearing from you.  

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community

About the Company

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. We are currently proudly celebrating an incredible 170 years of service. 

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.

Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer.

About the role

Jewish Care Registered Nurses are deeply committed to supporting and caring for people through their later years, working in conjunction with the Clinical Care Coordinator to ensure the provision of skilled, individualised nursing and personal care services are always present for our residents. 

• Ensure high care standards are provided in accordance policy and procedures and accreditation standards
• Ensure that each and every resident is comfortable, secure and able to age with dignity and grace
• Work as a member of the nursing team and assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Contribute to care planning with residents and families to identify care needs
• Ensure all documentation accurately reflects resident health and wellbeing and is relevant to care needs.
• In accordance with standards, policies and procedures, administer medication to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in relation to medications.
• Ensure responsible staff supervision to meet care requirements, including management of staff absenteeism.
• Maintain current knowledge and ability to coordinate emergencies.

Skills and experience

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
• Proven experience in similar role
• Aged care experience – desirable
• Good working knowledge of ACFI  
• Russian speaking (highly desirable)

To apply

If you would like to apply for this position, click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your CV and covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About the Company 

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. Jewish Care is proudly celebrating 170 years of service.

About the Role

At Jewish Care we take pride in helping and supporting students. If you are a student and are currently completing or have recently completed a placement or internship at Jewish Care, we would like to hear from you.

Jewish Care offers a supportive environment with talented and experienced staff who will support you in your new role. 

Roles that generally match our students are: Disability Support Workers, Nurses, Direct Care Workers (Community), Personal Care Workers (Elder support homes) and Allied Health.

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community. 

If you are interested to become an employee with Jewish Care please apply and we will be back in touch with you soon.

If you are interested to do a student placement with us please go this link https://www.jewishcare.org.au/page/careers/student-placements