Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Services

Location - Northern SydneyCasual role Pay rate –$47.66 per hour + casual loading + superannuation Up to $18,550 tax free with not for profit salary packaging Travel will be reimbursed at 0.88 cents per km

We’re thrilled to announce that our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team is expanding, creating exciting opportunities! ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy and are based across both metropolitan and regional locations, with most roles involving local travel within each region. We have an exciting opportunity for an Aged Care Assessor to join the team.

What will your role look like?

You will be conducting assessments to identify and meet the needs of 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 A second language (Greek is desirable)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  Completion of training requirements as specified under the My Aged Care workforce learning strategy 2023  Demonstrated understanding of and to undertake person centred, goal directed, strength based holistic assessments  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

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.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.