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.

We seek an individual with a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional qualification and leadership experience to join our southern Tasmania assessor team.

The position is full time.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides support and leadership to the south Aged Care Needs Assessment Team

• Oversee assessor compliance with training requirements (internal and external)

• Oversight to ensure quality documentation and processes

• Peer assessments

• Ensure processes and supports are in place to meet the requirements of the key performance indicators

• Participate in development & review of organisational policies, procedures etc.

• Support and participate in Performance Review and Evaluation processes

• Complete comprehensive assessments with a holistic, clinical, wellness and reablement focus, evaluating client's current abilities, potential to improve and support 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 with leadership experience 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

• Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist 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.

• Clinical/comprehensive assessment experience.

• Previous experience in a leadership or training role

• Demonstrated understanding of service provision, allocation and compliance.

Screening Requirements

• Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate showing evidence of having received two initial doses and the booster.

• Evidence of current flu vaccination.

• 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]