Care & Services Manager

A key management position within our Aged Care home, leading the daily operations and functions of the Care Home leading Operational Excellence.

The Role

The Duty Shift Supervisor plays a vital role in the effective day-to-day operations of Infinite Care homes, with a key focus on the direct supervision of operational excellence. Working collaboratively with all Heads of Department, this role ensures operational excellence across each shift. As a member of the leadership team, the Duty Shift Supervisor leads the daily functions of the care home in alignment with the expectations set by the General Manager.

Shift Options

• Option 1 - Monday to Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm
• Option 2 - Monday to Wednesday, 2pm-10pm plus weekends
• Option 3 - Thursday to Sunday, 2pm-10pm plus weekends

The ideal candidate comes from an operations background with a high level of customer service focus. While aged care experience is not essential, we are seeking a background in operational management or team leadership from any industry. This role is ideal for operational leaders with a background in hospitality from a 5-star hotel level and/or pub/venue management approach. Your standards set the tone for customer enjoyment, reputation and operational excellence.

A day in the life could look like:

• Walking through the home to ensure a warm, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Reviewing staffing allocations, responding to unplanned leave, and ensuring adequate coverage for continuous care.
• Checking in with all departments: clinical, cleaning, catering, laundry, maintenance, and engagement, to support smooth daily operations.
• Overseeing meal services, ensuring dining areas are prepared, compliance is met, and residents enjoy a positive dining experience.
• Coordinating new admissions and discharges, ensuring rooms are ready and families feel supported throughout transitions.
• Managing feedback and resolving issues promptly, ensuring all actions are documented and closed out.
• Supporting the resolution of complaints with a focus on enhancing the resident experience.

Essential for the role

• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage resident concerns with empathy and efficiency, ensuring high satisfaction and quality care.
• Excellent attention to detail when monitoring compliance, operational standards, and documentation.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills to navigate a fast paced environment.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service to elderly residents, with a strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to mentor, train, and support team members to enhance performance and service delivery.

Why work for us?

• Strong mentorship and support from an experienced rostering/workforce optimisation team.
• Employee Referral program that enables you to earn extra income tapping your local networks.
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture where people truly care.
• Grow with us - we are rapidly expanding!
• We are not your average aged care provider - help us Make Aged Care Great and make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport to access discounted fitness and wellbeing sessions.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Access to in-house and online training programs - FREE to all employees.
• Access to our EAP and Flare (employee discounts).
• Work Rite Micro professional development - FREE to all employees.