Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

APM; Port Augusta; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance discounts

Gym discounts & wellness benefits

Career development

Zusammenfassung

APM is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to evaluate needs of older Australians and connect them with services to support independent living. Daily travel within the service area is required to meet client needs.

You will conduct thorough assessments, refer to essential services, promote functional independence, and collaborate with families and carers while ensuring compliance with health contract requirements. Training and professional development are provided.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year working with older Australians, including client assessments and/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.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify needs of older adults.
• Facilitate referrals to essential services supporting independent living.
• Promote retention and maximisation of function in daily living.
• Engage with families and carers as key stakeholders.
• Ensure assessments align with Department of Health contractual requirements.

Kenntnisse

Aged care experience

Client assessments

Driver's license

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Ausbildung

Tertiary health-related qualification

Professional registration (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.

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

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

• 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.