Clinical Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Services

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Lake Illawarra; Presencial; AUD 64.000 - 92.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Travel reimbursement 0.91 €/km policy

4-day part-time role

7 extra leave days per year (pro-rata)

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Descripción de la vacante

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join the ACAS team covering Shellharbour and Illawarra. The role involves travel within the region to conduct comprehensive assessments and determine eligibility for home support services.

Required qualifications include a clinical health degree (RN/OT/PT) or Social Worker with professional registration. You will collaborate with families and clinicians to deliver person-centred care with a focus on improving outcomes.

Formación

• Clinical qualification in a health-related discipline (RN/OT/PT) or Social Worker with professional membership.
• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or membership with AASW.
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Minimum one year experience delivering aged care services in Australia or overseas.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct aged care assessments using the IAT to determine needs and eligibility.
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and adjust support plans to meet changing client needs.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet KPIs within timeframes.
• Maintain knowledge of funded and non-funded aged care services and contribute to process improvements.

Educación

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Social Worker with AASW

Herramientas

Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)

Descripción del empleo

• Location - travel around Shellharbour and the Illawarra
• Permanent part time role - 4 days
• 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 Shellharbour and Illawarra area. 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