Clinical Aged Care Assessor - Illawarra

Catholic Healthcare; Warilla; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement (0.91/km)

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Parental leave

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join the ACAS team in the Illawarra region. The role involves travelling locally to Illawarra, Shellharbour and surrounds, with assessments for complex client needs under the Aged Care ACT.

We require a clinically qualified professional (RN, OT, PT or Social Worker) with AHPRA/AASW credentials, a current driver’s license and willingness to complete a Police Check.

Qualifications

• tertiary health-related qualification in health/aged care or related specialist area
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Australian driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle
• Experience delivering aged care services in Australia or overseas
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify client needs and determine eligibility for home support services
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Refer clients to appropriate aged care services under Aged Care ACT
• Review support plans to meet changing client needs
• Maintain currency of knowledge on funded and non-funded aged care services
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assessment processes and outcomes

Skills

Client collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment using IAT

Time management

Education

AHPRA registration

Health-related tertiary qualification

Job description

• Location - travel around Illawarra, Shellharbour and some travel to surrounding areas further south on the NSW South Coast
• Permanent part-time role - 4 days/ FT (can be considered)
• Pay rate - $56.64 per hour + superannuation
• 7 additional leave days per year (pro-rata)
• Pay less tax with Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Travel will be reimbursed at 0.91 cents per km in line with our travel policy
• Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
• Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years

We have a great opportunity for a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team in the Illawarra Region. ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy and are based across both metropolitan and regional locations, with most roles involving local travel within each region.

This role requires a clinical qualification/background - Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with AHPRA or Social Worker with AASW membership.

What will your role look like?

You will be conducting assessments to identify and meet the complex needs of clients and refer to appropriate aged care services under the Aged Care ACT.

Day To Day This Includes

• Collaborating with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams as required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team culture
• Conducting accurate aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to determine client needs and determining eligibility for home support services
• Reviewing support plans to meet client’s changing support needs
• Working effectively both autonomously and as a member of a broader team in delivering to key performance indicators within identified timeframes
• Maintaining currency of knowledge relating to aged care services both funded and non-funded
• Assisting with continuous improvement frameworks to regularly evaluate and enhance assessment processes and outcomes

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• Tertiary Qualification - in a health-related discipline directly related to Health, Aged Care or related specialist area (e.g. Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Social Worker)
• Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• An Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle
• Minimum of one year demonstrated experience in Australia or Overseas directly delivering services in Aged Care settings and/or to Aged persons including to people living with dementia(desirable)
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What We Can Offer You

• Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges
• Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians - play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care
• Build valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care services
• Flexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their families

Aged Care Assessment Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.