Aged Care Assessor - Single Assessment Service (EN’s)

About the Business

Care Assess is an innovative, leading provider of assessment services across Tasmania, boasting the provision of assessment services for a number of government agencies. A core function of Care Assess is the provision of Aged Care Assessments in both home and residential settings for the Single Assessment Services on behalf of My Aged Care and private providers. Our interdisciplinary team specialises in a wellness and reablement approach to assessments.

The position is full time or a minimum of 4 days per week. (Fixed Term 12 Months)

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Complete Aged Care Needs Assessments with a holistic, wellness and reablement focus, evaluating client's current abilities, potential to improve and support needs.

• In conjunction with the client, develop a goal focused support plan, addressing the needs of the client while applying a wellness philosophy, to create a quality, person-centered service that enables clients and their carers to live independently in the community.

• Collaborate with other relevant health care professionals to ensure client's needs are being met.

• Facilitate referral to service providers for assessed service needs.

What We Offer

We offer a range of great benefits. We take the health and wellbeing of our employees seriously and encourage wellbeing at all levels.

• A fun, energetic and dynamic team-focused work environment.

• Well-supported professional development with access to training and continuing education.

• Above Award wages. The salary range will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Salary Packaging.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work/life balance.

About You

You will have an aged care or health related work history and be an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a real passion for improving lives. You’ll demonstrate the ability to work with limited direction and will thrive in a multidisciplinary environment. You are adaptable and enjoy meeting new people and working in a community setting.

Minimum requirements

• Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.

• Minimum 2 (two) years’ experience in aged care or hospital setting.

• Well-developed communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills.

• A demonstrated flexible approach, together with decision making, negotiation and advanced problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of client independence, well-being and a person-centered approach.

• Demonstrated high level computer literacy in word processing, calendar management software and use of client database systems.

• The ability to work autonomously in a geographically dispersed and predominantly mobile team, whilst maintaining a team focus.

• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.

• A commitment to excellence in customer service with both internal and external stakeholders.

Highly desirable

• Current certification in My Aged Care training.

• Aged care assessment experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of service provision, allocation and compliance.

Screening Requirements

• Evidence of current flu vaccination.

• Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate x 3

• Current motor vehicle driver's licence.

• Two (2) recent professional referee checks.

• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) months.

How to Apply

• Provide a letter (two pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the position and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role.

• A current Resume.

Further information

Please contact the Assessment Services Manager - Julie Doering on 1300 393 812 or [email protected]