Job Overview
Clinical Aged Care Assessors play a pivotal role in ensuring that older adults receive the care and services they require. This position offers flexibility and autonomy, with opportunities to work across metropolitan and regional locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams as needed
* Contribute to promoting a supportive and positive team culture
* Accurately assess client needs using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to determine eligibility for home support services
* Review and update support plans to meet changing client needs
* Work autonomously and as part of a broader team to achieve key performance indicators within specified timeframes
* Maintain currency of knowledge on funded and non-funded aged care services
* Participate in continuous improvement frameworks to regularly evaluate and enhance assessment processes and outcomes
Required Qualifications and Skills
* Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline related to health, aged care, or a specialist area (e.g. Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Social Worker)
* Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Australian driver's license and access to a registered, insured vehicle
* Minimum one year experience delivering services in aged care settings and/or to older adults, including those living with dementia
* Willingness to obtain a Police Check
Benefits and Opportunities
* Location: Mid North Coast with travel within areas such as Taree and Forster
* Flexible hours and days – Monday to Friday, part-time 3 days per week; no shift work
* Competitive pay rate + superannuation
* Additional leave days per year
* Not For Profit Salary Packaging to reduce tax
* Travel reimbursement at 0.88 cents per km in line with policy
* Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
* Paid parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
Aged Care Assessment Services operate independently and prioritize providing older Australians with assessments for the care and services they truly need.
If you're passionate about making a difference and possess relevant skills or experience, we welcome your application.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and dream. We respect their Indigenous Elders past and present, recognizing the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we strive towards reconciliation. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals across our community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Employment type: Part-time