Clinical Aged Support Professional

As an Assessor - Clinical Aged Care, you will enjoy conducting comprehensive assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) to evaluate and determine the needs of our customers seeking home support services. You will then develop personalized support plans and assist in connecting relevant service providers, to help enable customers to retain their independence.

The role is offered on a casual basis with travel in the Caboolture region required in meeting with customers and stakeholders. You will need to be available to work a minimum of three days per week.

This role involves collaborating and communicating with customers, carers, families, representatives, and other service providers as appropriate in the aged care planning process. You will undertake and review personalized support plans effectively managing changing customer and carer needs with their consent ensuring service recommendations are consistent with Delegate decisions.

You will identify customers' formal and/or informal respite support and arrangements developing an Emergency Care Plan if the customer does not have one in place. You will refer for services assessing complexity and the risk of vulnerability assisting with linking support reablement and short-term case management.

You will participate in clinical supervision undertaking various administrative functions including report writing and correspondence preparation.

We want our customers to have a great experience and as such you will have exceptional customer service skills and proven ability to form positive relationships with community members and stakeholders. You will also possess:

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline e.g. Registered Nurse Physiotherapist or Social Worker.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association.
• Minimum of one year demonstrated experience directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons e.g. geriatric evaluation rehabilitation palliative care community nursing.
• Knowledge or experience in conducting home assessments or risk assessments for vulnerable people including the application of sensitivity for customers from diverse backgrounds and/or mental health conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers with hearing loss other sensory loss and/or cognitive impairment.
• Experience in undertaking assessments of customers with dementia who have responsive behaviours.
• Adaptability and flexibility to be able to respond to changing task requirements in a positive way and you embrace current and new technologies.
• Willingness to use own registered and insured vehicle for work purposes and a valid Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate and evidence of the most current influenza vaccination.

At Suncare we offer a range of benefits to support your career development and well-being including:

• Not for profit salary packaging benefits.
• Comprehensive induction plus ongoing training and development.
• Advanced technology to support you in your role.
• Flexible working options.
• A friendly supportive team environment that values all voices.
• Fitness Passport and health and wellbeing programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career progression opportunities in a rewarding growth industry.

This position is eligible for QLeave. We collect use disclose store secure manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about us please visit our website. Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.