Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Aged Care Assessor

Location – Newcastle and surrounds

Permanent Full Time role – (part time 4 days may be considered)

Pay rate –$47.66 per hour + superannuation

7 additional leave days per year

Up to $18,550 tax free with not for profit salary packaging

Travel will be reimbursed at 0.91 cents per km in line with our travel policy

Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships

Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years

We have a great opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Aged Care Assessor to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team in the Hunter region. ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy and are based across both metropolitan and regional locations, with most roles involving local travel within each region.

What will your role look like?

You will be conducting assessments to identify and meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified clients and refer to appropriate home support services.

Day to day this includes:

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

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

An Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Commitment to excellence in customer service, both to internal and external stakeholders

Excellent planning, organising and problem-solving skills

Previous knowledge or work experience in the Aged Care System preferred (but not essential)

Demonstrated understanding of and to undertake person centred, goal directed, strength based holistic assessments (or transferable skills)

Demonstrated understanding of work health safety principals including the required analytical skills to identify and effectively manage risks

Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you:

A culturally safe organisation with a Reconciliation Action Plan who is genuinely committed to reconciliation

Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges

Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care

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

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.

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience or skills for this role, we want to hear from you!

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.

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