Clinical Aged Care Assessor

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

Coburg, Australia

Reference: 6794879

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Clinical Aged Care Assessor

Holstep Health

Preston, Melbourne VIC

*North West Melbourne

Single Assessment Service

Part Time- Monday to Friday (4 days per week)

The Single Aged Care Assessment System (SAS) has been set up by the Health Department to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The SAS includes assessments for all aged care services, including Aged Care Assessments and Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Assessments.

This position works alongside the Aged Care and RAC Assessors to deliver Assessment Services in a streamlined Client-focussed manner that supports the Assessment process and overall experience for clients.

This position is responsible to provide overall care needs assessments for people that are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) who require assistance with everyday tasks. In doing this, the assessor will consider the restorative, physical, medical, physiological, cultural and social dimensions of clients' care needs.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, funding guidelines, service standards and contractual obligations and clinical Expectations/Competencies

Undertake client assessments, review, and develop support plans to assist clients in achieving their goals and living independently in their own homes and community.

Encourage and support client choice and involvement in decision-making when developing detailed care plans to effectively meet their needs.

Commit to partnering with clients to facilitate effective engagement and participation.

Manage an assessment caseload.

Meet individual and team KPIs and targets to meet funding requirements.

Retain appropriate registration or the equivalent, relevant to the profession.

Participate in working group sessions to brainstorm ideas as part of solutions leading to system improvement.

Identify, monitor, and manage risks and lead appropriate escalation.

Maintain current knowledge of government and service-specific guidelines.

Keep abreast of recent evidence-based therapies and/or treatments, practices, guidelines, and frameworks.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care, or a specialist area such as Allied Health or Social Work.

Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other relevant professional association.

Minimum of one year demonstrated experience directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons (such as RAS/ACAT/RAC assessments, geriatric evaluation, rehabilitation, palliative care, community nursing), including to people living with dementia and in a community setting.

Delivery of assessment services in CALD communities.

Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the attached position description. To apply, either submit your application via the platform or email your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to jobs@holstephealth.org.au .

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Holstep Health, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll be supported in your growth and professional development. We also offer:

Generous salary packaging

Opportunities for additional leave

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 22/08/2025

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