Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor (Hospital & Community)

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities through TB/TES

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) invites applications for a Clinical Aged Care Assessor. You will assess older adults across hospital and community settings, developing care plans and coordinating access to appropriate aged care services to promote independence and wellbeing.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care. This temporary role offers opportunities for professional growth within NBMLHD's expanding services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy with full AHPRA registration.
• For Social Worker/Dietitian/Speech Pathologist, degree with eligibility for membership with the relevant peak professional body.
• Strong written and verbal communication, precise and timely documentation.
• Experience in aged care settings with comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of older people in hospital and community settings.
• Develop person-centred care recommendations and tailored care plans.
• Facilitate access to aged care programs and services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and travel across NBMLHD sites as required.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Clinical assessment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

MS Office

Education

Nursing/OT/PT degree with AHPRA OR Social Work/Dietitian/Speech Pathology degree

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) invites applications for a Clinical Aged Care Assessor. You will assess older adults across hospital and community settings, developing care plans and coordinating access to appropriate aged care services to promote independence and wellbeing.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care. This temporary role offers opportunities for professional growth within NBMLHD's expanding services.