Clinical Aged Care Assessor - Western Sydney

Catholic Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Not For Profit Salary Packaging

Paid parental leave

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport discount

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join the Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) team in the Western Sydney region. Roles are across metropolitan and regional locations with local travel within each region.

The role requires a clinical qualification (RN, OT, PT or Social Worker with AASW), current AHPRA registration, a valid Australian driver’s license, and willingness to obtain a Police Check. This is a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in a health-related discipline (e.g. RN, OT, PT, SW)
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Australian Driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Minimum of one year experience in aged care settings or similar
• Willingness to obtain Police Check

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)
• Determine client needs and eligibility for home support services
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Review and adjust support plans to meet changing needs
• Maintain current knowledge of funded and non-funded aged care services
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assessment processes

Skills

Travel readiness

Language skills

Education

Health-related degree

Job description

• Location - travel around Western Sydney Region
• Ability to speak a language other than English is highly regarded
• Permanent full time position
• 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 Western Sydney 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.