Aged Care Needs Assessor - Home Support (Part-Time)

Gateway Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateway Health is seeking a Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor – Home Support in Wodonga. This temporary part-time role involves conducting face-to-face assessments for access to Commonwealth subsidised aged care services, and facilitating suitable support options to improve independence and wellbeing.

Role operates under the Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022, level 4, with hourly pay of $46.70–$50.25 plus superannuation; 45.6 hours per fortnight for 12

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment, referral, case management or carer support.
• Knowledge of the aged care service system and wellness/reablement.
• Advanced clinical expertise in continence and/or urology nursing.
• Strong communication, active listening, negotiation and ability to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments to older people seeking access to Commonwealth subsidised aged care services.
• Assessments are mainly conducted face-to-face in the client’s home.
• Identify suitable support options and facilitate access to services to promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Assessment & referrals

Case management

Carer support

Aged care knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Relevant health or social science degree

Job description

Gateway Health is seeking a Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor – Home Support in Wodonga. This temporary part-time role involves conducting face-to-face assessments for access to Commonwealth subsidised aged care services, and facilitating suitable support options to improve independence and wellbeing.

Role operates under the Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022, level 4, with hourly pay of $46.70–$50.25 plus superannuation; 45.6 hours per fortnight for 12