RAC Funding Assessor

Working as part of a team across the region of Fitzroy QLD, you will enjoy autonomy in carrying out your work, traveling to aged care homes to conduct Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments using the AN-ACC tool. This will be a part-time arrangement working 3 days per week. While direct care isn't part of the day-to-day work, you will use your expert clinical skills and knowledge to conduct interviews with residents and staff and review health records to inform the AN-ACC assessment. The assessments are based on the triangulation of data, using desktop review of existing documentation, observations and conversations with Residents and care providers. The focus of the assessments is to gather information for classifications that will determine funding levels. This position requires locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team across the region of Fitzroy QLD; Travel to aged care homes to conduct Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments using the AN-ACC tool; Conduct interviews with residents and staff and review health records to inform the AN-ACC assessment; Use triangulation of data including desktop review of existing documentation, observations and conversations with residents and care providers; Gather information for classifications that will determine funding levels; Undertake locum travel across the designated region and provide support to other regions if/as needed

Requirements

5+ years’ post registration clinical experience across aged care sector; Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy; Current unrestricted General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Demonstrated Australian aged care experience, including working with people with dementia; Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments using a range of assessment tools; Proven ability to engage older Australians and stakeholders in residential facilities; Ability to follow direction, work independently and as part of a team; High degree of self-motivation; Ability to locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed; Strong planning and organisational skills; Excellent communication skills with a variety of stakeholders including consumers, families, and managers; Own vehicle with comprehensive insurance as travel will be required within your region; Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Benefits

Competitive remuneration; paid travel; super; work-life balance including work from home and flexible schedule; mileage reimbursement; autonomy with access to peer support and guidance from a RAC Funding Senior Assessor; comprehensive fully paid training with CPD points; professional development opportunities; opportunities to travel and work across the state/country; ability to attend 4 days of training in Sydney with paid expenses and travel