Clinical Home Support Assessor - Wagga and surrounding areasAre you a pro-active, self-motivated assessor with strict attention to detail with the ability to work to meet deadlines?
Join our team and help support our aged community to remain living independently in their homes.
The organisation: Interchange Australia is an award-winning organisation that delivers a wide range of services for people who require support to remain living independently in their community. With a history spanning more than 30 years, Interchange has forged a reputation as an innovative, diverse and culturally safe, progressive organisation with the ability to combine a caring, person-centered approach with commercial acumen.
Our mission, backed by our values, is "To be an industry leader delivering high quality, focused care to our clients, whilst providing a safe and nurturing environment to all staff."
The opportunity: Interchange is seeking a knowledgeable, caring and pro-active employee to join our Regional Assessment Service team. We will be offering fixed term contract positions, in line with Regional Assessment Service government funding.
We have a Full-Time position available within our My Aged Care Regional Assessment Service team in Wagga and the surrounding region. Travel is an expectation in this role, which includes driving in and around the Wagga, Temora, Griffith and surrounds or to other areas as required.
You will be reporting to the Team Leader and must also be able to work autonomously, predominantly from home.
The role responsibilities include: Completing face-to-face assessments to determine older Australians' eligibility for support within My Aged Care and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).Reviewing previously assessed clients.Undertaking client-centred support planning using a wellness and reablement approach.Liaising with referral sources and community support organisations to assist our clients to obtain the home supports they require.Ensuring accurate and timely completion of assessments and documentation, utilising the My Aged Care online portal.KPI based.Preferred candidates will have: Registered/Enrolled Nurse experience. Will also consider applicants with an allied health background, or other roles or experience with similar transferrable skills.Current AHPRA registration.Completed My Aged Care, Home Support Assessor Training (SOA2) or willingness to obtain.Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.Experience in meeting KPI's.High level of computer literacy skills.Ability to follow instructions and guidelines relevant to the position as well as demonstrated problem-solving capacity.Valid NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check (NSW or equivalent).Current First Aid certificate.Interchange is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and culturally safe environment.
For more information about this role, please contact Ann Hancock on 0487 777 ***. Applications for this role close on 4th December 2024, or earlier if the right candidate is found.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, don't hesitate - apply now!
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