Aged Care Assessment Specialist (Remote & Flexible)

Hunter New England Local Health District; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Rural incentives

Salary packaging

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Comprehensive Assessor in Armidale and surrounding NSW communities. You’ll assess eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care, develop tailored support plans and advocate for older people and their families across the New England North West region.

Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll conduct assessments face-to-face in homes or care settings or remotely, supporting a diverse range of clients, including hospital

Qualifications

• Comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care services.
• Develop individualised support plans and facilitate their implementation.
• Provide advocacy and guidance to older people, families and carers.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments in home, care setting, or via virtual care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to adapt assessment approaches.
• Support access to aged care services across the New England North West region.

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Comprehensive Assessor in Armidale and surrounding NSW communities. You’ll assess eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care, develop tailored support plans and advocate for older people and their families across the New England North West region.

Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll conduct assessments face-to-face in homes or care settings or remotely, supporting a diverse range of clients, including hospital