Clinical Aged Care Assessor

7 days ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Healthcare Full time

Location - Riverina/Murray ( Travel required within areas such as, Hay, Temora, Tumut and Corowa)
- Flexible hours and days - Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work
- Pay rate - $54.47 per hour + superannuation
- 7 additional leave days per year
- Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging
- Travel will be reimbursed at 0.88 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’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 a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join the team.
What will your role look like?
You will be conducting assessments to identify and meet the complex needs of clients and refer to appropriate aged care services under the Aged Care ACT
**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**:

- Tertiary Qualification - in a health-related discipline directly related to Health, Aged Care or related specialist area (e.g. Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Social Worker)
- Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- An Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle
- Minimum of one year demonstrated experience in Australia or Overseas directly delivering services in Aged Care settings and/or to Aged persons including to people living with dementia

**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
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.

  • Aged Care Assessor

    7 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Healthcare Full time

    Location - Riverina/Murray (Travel required within areas such as, Hay, Temora, Tumut and Corowa) - Flexible hours and days - Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work! - Pay rate - $47.66 per hour + superannuation - 7 additional leave days per year - Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging - Travel will be reimbursed at 0.88 cents per...

  • Rac Funding Assessor

    1 week ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Healthcare Full time

    Travel around Wagga Wagga, Hay, Temora, Tumut and Corowa - Flexible hours and days - Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work! - Annual Total Remuneration Package of $125,000.00 (Full time equivalent) - 7 additional leave days per year (pro rata for part time) - Mileage reimbursed at 88c km in line with Travel Policy - Pay less tax with Not...

  • Rac Funding Assessor

    7 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Healthcare Full time

    Travel around Wagga Wagga, Hay, Temora, Tumut and Corowabarham, Berrigan, Deniliquin, Finley, Glenroy, Griffith. Holbrook, Howlong, Jindera, Lavington, Leeton, Lockhart, Moama, Mt Austin, Narrandera, Turvey Park, West Albury, West Wyalong and Yoogali. - Flexible hours and days - Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work! - Annual Total...

  • Residential Manager

    7 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Signature Care Operations Full time

    **Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care**: - ** Supported by an experienced clinical team**: - ** Salary Packaging (Not-for-profit organisation)**: - ** Outstanding organisation with plenty of growth opportunities**: - ** State of the art technology** Are you an experienced Residential Manager who wants to work for a progressive, for purpose organisation? We...

  • Enrolled Nurses

    2 weeks ago

    Wagga Wagga City Council, Australia For Purpose Aged Care Full time

    AgedCare Nurse (Enrolled Nurse) Residential Aged Care | Permanent and Casual Shifts Looking for immediate starts - Above award salaries - Morning and afternoon shifts available - Onsite parking Our Enrolled Nurses: We are currently seeking aged care nurses who will look after our residents with a high level of attentiveness, kindness, and respect. We...

  • Deputy Residential Manager

    9 hours ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia For Purpose Aged Care Full time

    **Do you want to work with a passionate and supportive team,** **that puts people first?** **Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care** have an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Residential Manager**to join our team to work closely with our Residential Manager to assist with the running our aged care residence based in Wagga Wagga. A friendly, focused and driven...

  • Aged Care Assessment Service Administration Officer

    2 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2025 - Maternity Leave cover) **Position Classification**: Administration Officer - Level 3 **Remuneration**: $66,027.58 - $68,085.50 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) **Hours per Week**: 38 **Requisition ID**: REQ536085 **Applications Close**: 10 December 2024 **Vaccination...

  • Aged Care Nurse Practitioner

    4 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time $139,000 - $149,538 per year

    Requisition Number: REQ598584Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Nurse PractitionerRemuneration: $139, $149,538.56 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)Hours per week: 38Applications Close: 10 September 2025Location: Wagga WaggaIf compassion fuels your care, excellence shapes your practice, and commitment guides...

  • Aged and Disability Care Worker

    1 week ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Pearl Home Care Murrumbidgee Full time

    **Join Our Compassionate Team at Pearl Home Care Murrumbidgee!** Pearl Home Care Murrumbidgee invites passionate individuals to join our mission of providing exceptional care and support to the Murrumbidgee community. As a locally owned and operated Aged and Disability care provider, we are committed to enriching the lives of our clients and creating a...

  • Resident Wellbeing Assistant

    2 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Signature Care Full time

    **Make a Difference at Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care!** **Exciting Opportunity for Lifestyle Assistants** We’re seeking a qualified and experienced **Lifestyle Assistants (Wellbeing Assistants)** to join our vibrant wellbeing team at our 183-bed aged care residence. **About the Role**: As a Wellbeing/ Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll play a key role in...