Clinical Assessor - Aged Care Assessment ServicesNorth Sydney NSW ****, AustraliaPosted Tuesday 18 August **** at 2:00 pm | Expires Wednesday 2 September **** at 1:59 pmLocation - travel around Northern SydneyFull time role - 6 month Fixed Term ContractPay rate – $***** per hour + superannuation7 additional leave days per year (pro-rata)Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary PackagingTravel will be reimbursed at 0.88 cents per km in line with our travel policyFitness Passport discounted gym membershipsPaid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 yearsWe have a great chance for a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our Aged Care Assessment Services ('ACAS') team in Northern Sydney.
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 ACTDay to day this includes:Collaborating with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams asrequiredWorking 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 servicesReviewing support plans to meet client's changing support needsWorking effectively both autonomously and as a member of a broader team in delivering to key performance indicators within identified timeframesMaintaining currency of knowledge relating to aged care services both funded and non-fundedAssisting with continuous improvement frameworks to regularly evaluate and enhance assessment processes and outcomesTo 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 vehicleTo be bilingual - Cantonese or Mandarin ideally (preferred but not essential)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 CheckWhat we can offer you:Join a highly engaged energetic team where you'll be supported to grow and take on new challengesMake a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right careBuild valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care servicesFlexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their familiesAged 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 diversecommunity, 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.Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us.
Right now, we're looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we'll be in touch.
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📌 Aged Care Clinical Assessor – Flexible Travel & Impact (Sydney)
🏢 Catholic Healthcare
📍 Sydney