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About the Role

We have a great opportunity 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. Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) operate independently of Catholic Healthcare and play a pivotal role in ensuring that Older Australians are assessed for the care and services they truly need.

Responsibilities

Conducting assessments to identify and meet the complex needs of clients and refer to appropriate aged care services under the Aged Care ACT
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

Requirements

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

Location

Sydney's Northern Beaches
Northern Sydney

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time
Part-time
Minimum 3 days

Experience Level

Minimum of one year demonstrated experience in Aged Care settings and/or to Aged persons including to people living with dementia (desirable)

Education Level

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)

Salary/Compensations

$54.47 per hour + superannuation

Benefits

7 additional leave days per year (pro-rata)
Not For Profit Salary Packaging
Travel will be reimbursed at 0.88 cents per km in line with our travel policy
Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
Paid Parental leave
Long Service Leave after 5 years

About the Company

A culturally safe organisation with an active Reconciliation Plan who is genuinely committed to reconciliation
Highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians
Opportunity to 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

Equal Opportunity

Aged 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 diverse community, 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.