Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

APM; Orange City Council; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & Wellness discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training

Career development

Retail discounts

Résumé du poste

APM is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to identify the needs of older Australians and connect them with services that promote independent living. Daily travel across the service area is required to meet client needs and provide support where it’s needed most.

You will conduct high-quality assessments, facilitate service referrals, promote daily living functionality, and work with families and carers in a compliant, multidisciplinary team. Mandatory pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience with older Australians or in service delivery.
• Relevant tertiary health qualification with professional registration (AHPRA).
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with client systems.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and ability to travel within the service area.

Responsabilités

• High-quality Aged Care Assessments identifying client needs.
• Facilitate referrals to essential services for independent living.
• Promote retention and maximisation of daily living functionality.
• Engage families and carers as key stakeholders in care plans.
• Ensure assessments comply with Department of Health contractual requirements.

Connaissances

Aged care assessment

Referral coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Travel-ready

Communication

Formation

Tertiary health discipline + AHPRA registration

Outils

Word

Excel

Outlook

Client management systems

Description du poste

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.

What does your discipline look like:

• Registered Nurse
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• Optometrist
• Art Therapist / Music Therapist
• Medical Practitioner/Officer
• Exercise Physiologist
• Counsellor/ Psychotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• SpeechPathologist
• 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.