Clinical Aged Care Assessor - Mid North Coast

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Clinical Aged Care Assessor - Mid North CoastPort Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia Req #586
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Location - Mid North Coast (Travel required within areas such as Coffs Harbour and Forster)Flexible hours and days – Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work!
Pay rate – $54.47 per hour + superannuation
7 additional leave days per year
Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging
Travel will be reimbursed at 0.88 cents per km in line with our travel policyFitness Passport discounted gym memberships
Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years
We're thrilled to announce that our Aged Care Assessment Services ('ACAS') team is expanding, creating exciting opportunities!
ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy and are based across both metropolitan and regional locations, with most roles involving local travel within each region.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join the team.
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 requiredWorking collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team cultureConducting 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.
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 (ACAS) operate independently of Catholic Healthcare and play a pivotal role in ensuring that Older Australians are assessed for the care and services they truly need.
If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience or skills for this role, we want to hear from you!
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.
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