Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

Apm Assessment Services; Darwin; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Gym membership discounts

Retail discounts

Descripción de la vacante

APM Assessment Services seeks a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to identify needs of older adults and connect them with services for independent living. Daily travel across the service area is required, meeting clients where needed.

You will conduct high-quality assessments, coordinate referrals, and promote independence while engaging families and carers in the process, within health-contract guidelines.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Conduct high-quality Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults.
• Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living.
• Actively promote retention and maximisation of function in daily living.
• Engage families and carers as key stakeholders in the care process.
• Ensure assessments comply with Department of Health contractual requirements.

Conocimientos

Assessment delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Travel readiness

Educación

Health-related degree

AHPRA registration

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Outlook

Client management systems

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

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.

We are all about multidisciplinary teams! This allows us to give our clients access to a broader scope of professionals.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.