Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Aged Care Assessor

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

7 extra leave days per year

Tax‑free salary packaging up to 18,550

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited on the Mid North Coast is seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Aged Care Assessor to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) team. You will conduct assessments to identify needs and refer to home support services, travelling within the region as required.

The role emphasises autonomy, collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, and delivering person-centred assessments using the IAT while meeting performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
• Previous knowledge or work experience in the Aged Care System preferred (not essential).
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred, goal-directed, strength-based holistic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams as required.
• Working with colleagues to promote a supportive team culture.
• Conducting accurate aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to determine client needs and eligibility for home support services.
• Reviewing support plans to meet client’s changing needs.
• Working autonomously and as part of a team to deliver to KPIs within timeframes.
• Maintaining knowledge of funded and non-funded aged care services.
• Assisting with continuous improvement to evaluate and enhance assessment processes and outcomes.

Skills

Driver's license

Excellent communication

Customer service

Planning & organising

Holistic assessments

WH&S knowledge

Police Check willingness

Job description

• Permanent Full Time role – (part time 4 days may be considered)
• Pay rate –$47.66 per hour + superannuation
• 7 additional leave days per year
• Up to $18,550 tax free with not for profit salary packaging
• Travel will be reimbursed at 0.91 cents per km in line with our travel policy
• Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
• Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years

We have a great opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Aged Care Assessor to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team on the Mid North Coast. ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy and are based across both metropolitan and regional locations, with most roles involving local travel within each region.

What will your role look like

You will be conducting assessments to identify and meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified clients and refer to appropriate home support services.

Day To Day This Includes

• Collaborating with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams as required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team culture
• Conducting accurate aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to determine client needs and determining eligibility for home support services
• Reviewing support plans to meet client’s changing support needs
• Working effectively both autonomously and as a member of a broader team in delivering to key performance indicators within identified timeframes
• Maintaining currency of knowledge relating to aged care services both funded and non-funded
• Assisting with continuous improvement frameworks to regularly evaluate and enhance assessment processes and outcomes

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• An Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to excellence in customer service, both to internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent planning, organising and problem-solving skills
• Previous knowledge or work experience in the Aged Care System preferred (but not essential)
• Demonstrated understanding of and to undertake person centred, goal directed, strength based holistic assessments (or transferable skills)
• Demonstrated understanding of work health safety principals including the required analytical skills to identify and effectively manage risks
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What We Can Offer You

• A culturally safe organisation with a Reconciliation Action Plan who is genuinely committed to reconciliation
• Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges
• Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care
• Build valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care services
• Flexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their families

Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) operate independently of Catholic Healthcare and play a pivotal role in ensuring that Older Australians are assessed for the care and services they truly need.

Aged Care Assessment Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.