Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

APM; City of Salisbury; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health & wellness discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Retail discounts

Comprehensive training

Zusammenfassung

APM is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to identify needs of older adults and connect them with services that support independent living. The role is permanent, part-time (4 days/week) with daily travel across the service area.

The successful candidate will perform thorough assessments, refer to necessary services, and promote daily living functionality while engaging families and carers. AHPRA-registered health professional required with a valid driver’s licence and ability to travel

Qualifikationen

• At least 1 year working with older Australians, including client assessments.
• Tertiary health-related qualification with professional registration (e.g. AHPRA).
• Current Australian driver's licence and ability to travel within your service area.

Aufgaben

• High-Quality Assessments: Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults.
• Service Referrals: Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living.
• Promote Functionality: Actively promote the retention and maximization of function and capability in daily living.
• Engage Stakeholders: Work closely with families and carers, recognizing them as key stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure all assessments are conducted in line with Department of Health contractual requirements.

Ausbildung

Tertiary health-related qualification with professional registration (e.g. AHPRA)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Client management systems

Jobbeschreibung

As a Clinical Aged Care Assessor, you'll play a crucial role in identifying the needs of older adults and connecting them with services that help them live independently with the highest quality of life.

This role will be offered on a perm part-time basis working 4 days per week.

Daily travel is a core requirement of this role. You will be required to travel throughout your service area every day to meet business and client needs, providing support where it's needed most. The ideal candidate may reside in Wallaroo, Moonta, Kadina, Ardrossan, Port Vincent, Stansbury, or Minlaton.

Your Role

• High-Quality Assessments: Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults.
• Service Referrals: Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living.
• Promote Functionality: Actively promote the retention and maximization of function and capability in daily living.
• Engage Stakeholders: Work closely with families and carers, recognizing them as key stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure all assessments are conducted in line with Department of Health contractual requirements.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive extensive training to ensure your success in the role.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Health & Wellness: Access discounts on gym memberships and health insurance.
• Career Development: Benefit from our commitment to your personal and professional growth.
• Retail Discounts: Save at hundreds of retail outlets.

What You Bring

• At least 1 year working with older Australians, including client assessments and/or service delivery.
• Tertiary education in a health-related discipline together with professional registration with relevant association (e.g. AHPRA)
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and client management systems.
• Current Australian driver's licence, comprehensively insured vehicle, and the ability to travel within your service area.

What Does Your Discipline Look Like

• Registered Nurse
• Chiropractor
• Optometrist
• Art Therapist / Music Therapist
• Medical Practitioner/Officer
• Exercise Physiologist
• Counsellor/ Psychotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Speech Pathologist
• Osteopath
• Physiotherapist
• Dietician
• Podiatrist
• Paramedic
• Radiographer
• Dentist
• Pharmacist

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

At APM, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities.