As a Clinical Aged Care Assessor, you'll play a crucial role in identifying the needs of older adults and connecting them with services that help them live independently with the highest quality of life.
Daily travel is a core requirement of this role. You will be required to travel throughout your service area every day to meet business and client needs, providing support where it’s needed most.
Location: Cairns - Servicing the Far North QLD region
Your Role:
- High-Quality Assessments : Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults.
- Service Referrals : Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living.
- Promote Functionality : Actively promote the retention and maximization of function and capability in daily living.
- Engage Stakeholders : Work closely with families and carers, recognizing them as key stakeholders.
- Compliance : Ensure all assessments are conducted in line with Department of Health contractual requirements.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- Impactful Work : Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Collaborative Environment : Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.
- Comprehensive Training : Receive extensive training to ensure your success in the role.
- Flexible Working : Enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Health & Wellness : Access discounts on gym memberships and health insurance.
- Career Development : Benefit from our commitment to your personal and qualified growth.
- Retail Discounts : Save at hundreds of retail outlets.
What You Bring:
- At least 1 year working with older Australians, including client assessments and/or service delivery.
- Tertiary education in a health-related discipline together with professional registration with relevant association (e.g. AHPRA)
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and client management systems.
- Current Australian driver’s licence, comprehensively insured vehicle, and the ability to travel within your service area.
What does your discipline look like:
We are all about multidisciplinary teams! This allows us to give our clients access to a broader scope of professionals. If you fall into the below, apply now!
- Registered Nurse
- Optometrist
- Art Therapist / Music Therapist
- Medical Practitioner/Officer
- Counsellor/ Psychotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Osteopath
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Paramedic
- Radiographer
- Dentist
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
EEO Statement : At APM, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities.