Clinical Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Services

Location - travel around Cooma and surrounding areas Permanent part time role - 4 days per week Pay rate – $56.64 per hour + superannuation  7 additional leave days per year (pro-rata) Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging  Travel will be reimbursed at 0.91 cents per km in line with our travel policy  Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships  Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years    We have a great opportunity for a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team in the Southern Highlands region. 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 ACT  Day to day this includes:  Collaborating with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams as required   Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team culture   Conducting accurate aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to determine client needs and determining eligibility for home support services    Reviewing support plans to meet client’s changing support needs   Working effectively both autonomously and as a member of a broader team in delivering to key performance indicators within identified timeframes   Maintaining currency of knowledge relating to aged care services both funded and non-funded  Assisting with continuous improvement frameworks to regularly evaluate and enhance assessment processes and outcomes   To be successful in this role you’ll need:  Tertiary Qualification – in a health-related discipline directly related to Health, Aged Care or 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 vehicle 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 Check   What we can offer you:  Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges  Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care  Build valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care services  Flexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their families