ROLE: CARE CO ORDINATOR, AGEWELL
DESCRIPTION OF THIRD AGE AND AGEWELL:
THIRD AGE
The primary target group of the Third Age is older people, and part of
the ethos involves a focus on providing information and new ideas that
will encourage older people to improve their own lives, and make a
positive difference to their communities through their actions.
AGEWELL
A Meath based programme that supports older people to remain in their
own homes and communities for longer. AgeWell is a unique care
coordination model that combines sustained peer based social
engagement and mobile technology to improve health outcomes and
well-being among older people. It seamlessly integrates with various
agencies and organisations, complementing and enhancing existing
support and care models. Acting as a bridge, AgeWell links clients to
essential services and resources, ensuring sustained appropriate
support.
POSITION: * hours (6 month Contract)
SALARY: € *, *
LOCATION OF POSITION: Our office is Third Age National Office,
Summerhill, Co. Meath but flexible, remote working is possible and
likely. The position will require travel within Co. Meath.
CONTRACT DETAILS:
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to
work effectively with clients and AgeWell team members.
* Ability to interact with social, community, and health providers
and escalate issues to these services.
* Good degree of computer literacy; ability to electronically
capture information obtained from client interviews.
* Strong personal interviewing/communication skills and the ability
to encourage enrolment of potential clients into the AgeWell
programme.
* Ability to interact in a friendly and congenial manner with
clients.
* Proven experience in following through on project tasks and
meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
* Sensitivity to the social/health needs of older persons and an
ability to adapt to different cultural contexts.
* Passionate commitment to making a difference in the lives of older
persons.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
* Coordinate the care of the clients in the programme.
* Support AgeWell Companions - keep in regular contact.
* Enrolment of clients in their home.
* Regular assessments of clients.
* Data input into software package.
* Observe ongoing data changes and attend to them accordingly.
* Monthly AgeWell Companion support meetings.
* Attend regular AgeWell team meetings.
* Ensure all Data Protection measures of the programme are adhered
to.
* Act on triggered referrals or escalate as necessary.
* Liaise with Voluntary, Community, and Statutory agencies where
needed under the guidance of the programme manager.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING
Essential Skills:
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
* A good understanding of Family Support work or working with Older
People in the community.
* Knowledge of the HSE In-Home Care Service provided to Older
People.
* Open-minded, innovative thinker who can recognise new and better
ways of doing things and has the ability to express ideas and
collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work on own
initiative.
* Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation, and
problem-solving skills.
* Competent in Microsoft Office and cloud data management.
Desireable Skills:
* A track record of volunteer engagement.
* Experience in the community development sector.
Additional
* A full clean driving licence and own means of transport.
* Garda Vetting will apply and is essential for this position
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications marked ‘AgeWell Care Co Ordinator’ to be sent by
email to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by 5pm on Friday August 2nd **Apply
on the website**. Please include a cover letter (1 page max.)
outlining your relevant experience / suitability for this position
along with an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages).
If you wish to discuss the role in further detail, please contact Paul
O'Rourke @ *
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
