Clinical Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Services

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Griffith; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join the ACAS team in the Griffith Region. The role involves conducting community-based assessments to identify complex needs and link clients with appropriate home care services under the Aged Care ACT.

You will collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues, perform IAT assessments, review support plans, and support continuous improvement of assessment processes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health-related discipline (e.g. Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Social Worker)
• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or membership with AASW (Australia)
• Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle
• Minimum of one year experience delivering aged care services in Australia or overseas

Responsibilities

• Conduct community aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to determine client needs and eligibility for home care services
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote a supportive team culture
• Review and update support plans to meet changing client needs
• Deliver assessments autonomously and as part of a broader team while meeting KPIs
• Maintain knowledge of funded and non-funded aged care services and contribute to process improvements

Education

Tertiary qualification in health-related discipline (Nurse/OT/Physio/Social Worker)

Job description

• Location - travel around Griffith
• Casual position, Monday to Friday work, no shift work!
• Pay rate – $56.64 per hour + superannuation
• Up to $18,550 tax free 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 Griffith 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 in the community 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)

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