Assessment Partner - Community Aged Care

Aged & Community Services Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Career development

Discounted benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AnglicareSA is seeking an Assessment Partner for Community Aged Care to conduct in-home assessments and support clients to maintain independence. You will coordinate visits, contribute to care plans and provide clinical guidance within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes compassionate, autonomous nursing or allied health practice, with a focus on wellness and re-enablement of older adults in the community.

Qualifications

• Decision making and clinical reasoning for community care planning.
• Autonomous practice in complex home care settings.
• Ability to document clearly and coordinate multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and reviews to guide care planning.
• Coordinate your calendar and manage daily visits across the community.
• Support person-centered care focused on independence and re-enablement.
• Provide clinical advice on complex or escalated care needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and health professionals as required.

Skills

Decision Making

Professional Attitude

Coordination Skills

Team Working

Self Motivation

Receptivity

Allied Health Care Planning

Clinical Works

Multidisciplinary Approach

Nursing

Nursing Home Care

Writing of Reports

Complex Care

Carrying out Assessments

Education

Nursing or Allied Health Degree

Job description

Assessment Partner - Community Aged Care

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required

Decision Making Skills Professional Attitude Coordination Skills Team Working Self Motivation Receptivity Allied Health Care Planning Clinical Works Multidisciplinary Approach Nursing Nursing Home Care Writing of Reports Complex Care Carrying out Assessments

Job Description

• Conducting in-home assessments and reviews to guide care planning
• Coordinating your own calendar and managing daily visits across the community
• Supporting person-centered care focused on independence and re-enablement
• Providing sound clinical advice and guidance on complex or escalated care needs
• Collaborating with internal teams, providers and health professionals when required

About the Employer

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That's how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state's leading not-for-profits, we're making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we're growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?, AnglicareSA, South Australia's leading social services provider, empowers over 60,000 individuals annually. Our 2,000 passionate employees and 300+ dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities. We address immediate needs while fostering empowerment, dignity, and maintaining control in their lives.

From emergency assistance to lifelong support, our diverse services cater to every life stage. We champion social justice, equality, and strong communities, because together, we change lives.

About the Candidate

We're looking for a confident and experienced clinician with a minimum of two years working autonomously in the field to take on this role that will work with clients in the community while staying connected to a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

You will enjoy getting results for your clients as a result of your ability to conduct thorough assessments and applying sound clinical reasoning skills, which in turn will help older people maintain independence and quality of life at home.

You're someone who:

• Builds trust quickly with customers, families and stakeholders
• Is confident working independently and making decisions in complex or changing situations
• Has proven experience managing a varied case load of clients along with the associated workload
• Communicates with clarity, empathy and professionalism,
• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Allied Health or related field
• Current AHPRA registration (where applicable)
• Experience in community aged care or complex care settings
• Strong assessment, care planning and clinical decision-making skillsAbility to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

We would also love you to have:

• Experience working within a wellness and re-enablement model
• Confidence in case conferencing and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Competitive salary packaging: Take home more with tax-free benefits, including up to $15,900 per year and an additional $2,650 tax-free each year for meals and holidays.
• Paid parental leave: Get the support you need to start or grow your family, with superannuation contributions included.
• Career development: Grow your skills and progress your career with genuine opportunities across the organisation.
• Discounted benefits: Enjoy savings on motor vehicles, gym memberships, health insurance and more
• Employee Assistance Program: Get confidential support for you and your family

Building skills and capacity in the aged care sector

Assessment Partner - Community Aged Care • Adelaide, SA, AU