Job Description

Are you a proactive, self-motivatedRegistered Nurse or Allied health skilled with strict attention to detail with the ability to work to meet deadlines? Join our team as a Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor

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About us

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Interchange Australia is an award-winning organisation that delivers a wide range of services for those people who require support to remain living independently in their community. With a history of more than 40years, Interchange has forged a reputation as a diverse, innovative and culturally safe organisation with the ability to combine caring, person-centered approach with commercial acumen.

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The opportunity

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This is a part-time position (minimum 3 days) which includes driving and conducting face-to-face assessments in the client's home.

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As a clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor - your primary objective is to conduct comprehensive, holistic assessments of older individuals to determine their eligibility for government - subsidised aged care services.

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Responsibilities:

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- Complete face to face assessments to determine older Australians' eligibility for support within the Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessment space.
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- Maintain a strong working knowledge of the My Aged Care Assessment Manual, My Aged Care system, IAT,



delegation and submission processes.
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- Educate and support clients to understand the assessment process, eligibility, aged care services and appropriate referrals based on their care needs.
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- Liaising with referral sources and community support organisations to assist our clients to obtain the home supports they require.
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- Ensuring assessments are competed accurately and within required timeframes, including comprehensive documentation, data recording, eligibility determination and support planning.
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About you

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You are a proactive employee that is able to work independently, managing a high-volume caseloadwhile respecting clients' choices, preferences, and dignity. You can demonstrate strong assessment, communication and report writing skills, with knowledge of wellness and reablement approaches, and the Aged Care Act.

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You have:

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- A current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse or allied health professional
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- Reliable vehicle
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- Experience working in Aged care sector
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- Ability to obtain an NDIS screening check or Police check
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- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check
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📌 Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor (New South Wales)
🏢 Interchange Australia
📍 New South Wales