Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

Join our growing team of assessors working out in the Mackay Region of QLD and from your own home. As a Clinical Aged Care Assessor, you will play a crucial role in providing older adults access to clinical based assessments in their home. In doing so, you are connecting clients with services that help them live at home with the highest quality of life for longer. Daily travel is a core requirement of this role.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults; Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living; Actively promote the retention and maximization of function and capability in daily living; Work closely with families and carers, recognizing them as key stakeholders; Ensure all assessments are conducted in line with Department of Health contractual requirements; Travel throughout your service area daily to meet business and client needs

Requirements

At least 1 year in aged care, including client assessments and/or service delivery; Tertiary education in a health-related discipline (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work); Current unrestricted General Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional association; Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and client management systems; Current Australian driver licence, comprehensively insured vehicle and the ability to travel within your service area; Must be a Permanent Resident or Citizen due to contractual requirements; Successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks

Benefits

Dedicated scheduling team; Initial triage completed before client visits; Generous travel reimbursement for use of own vehicle; Regular team catch-ups and available team leader; Impactful work; Collaborative environment; Comprehensive training; Flexible working arrangements; Health and wellness discounts on gym memberships and health insurance; Petrol travel reimbursement; Retail discounts; Purchase additional leave; Career development