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.
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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.
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Location: Cairns - Servicing the Far North QLD region
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Your Role:
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- High-Quality Assessments : Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults.
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- Service Referrals : Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living.
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- Promote Functionality : Actively promote the retention and maximization of function and capability in daily living.
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- Engage Stakeholders : Work closely with families and carers, recognizing them as key stakeholders.
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- Compliance : Ensure all assessments are conducted in line with Department of Health contractual requirements.
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Why You'll Love Working with Us:
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- Impactful Work : Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
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- Collaborative Environment : Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.
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- Comprehensive Training : Receive extensive training to ensure your success in the role.
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- Flexible Working : Enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
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- Health & Wellness : Access discounts on gym memberships and health insurance.
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- Career Development : Benefit from our commitment to your personal and qualified growth.
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- Retail Discounts : Save at hundreds of retail outlets.
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What You Bring:
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- At least 1 year working with older Australians, including client assessments and/or service delivery.
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- Tertiary education in a health-related discipline together with professional registration with relevant association (e.g. AHPRA)
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- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and client management systems.
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- Current Australian driver’s licence, comprehensively insured vehicle, and the ability to travel within your service area.
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What does your discipline look like:
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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!
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- Registered Nurse
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- Optometrist
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- Art Therapist / Music Therapist
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- Medical Practitioner/Officer
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- Counsellor/ Psychotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
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- Occupational Therapist
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- Osteopath
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- Physiotherapist
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- Podiatrist
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- Paramedic
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- Radiographer
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- Dentist
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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.
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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.