Clinical Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Not For Profit salary packaging

Fitness Passport discounts

Paid Parental leave

Long Service Leave after 5 years

7 extra leave days per year (pro-rata)

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in the ACT is hiring a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to cover ACAS needs with local travel around Canberra and the ACT. The role requires a clinical qualification (RN/OT/PT or Social Worker with AASW) and current registration.

You will assess clients and refer to appropriate services under ACT aged care programs. Join a Not For Profit organisation offering travel reimbursements, pro-rata leave, salary packaging, and supportive teams focused on improving care for Older

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline (RN/OT/PT/Social Worker).
• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or AASW membership.
• Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle.
• Minimum 1 year experience delivering aged care services in AUS or overseas.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aged care assessments to identify client needs and eligibility for home support.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outcomes.
• Review and adjust support plans to meet changing needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funded and non-funded aged care services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assessment processes and outcomes.

Skills

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Assessment coordination

Education

Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker (AASW)

Health-related discipline

Job description

Clinical Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Services

• Location - travel around Canberra and the ACT
• Permanent part time role - 4 days per week
• 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 ACT. 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 asrequired
• 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 disciplinedirectly relatedto Health, AgedCareor 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