Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up until 30/06/2029)

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Location: Lemongrove Campus

Remuneration: $ $37.29 per hour

Hours Per Week: 20

Requisition ID: REQ600316

Applications Close: 02/10/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

We're seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Home Support Assessor to conduct face-to-face assessments for clients referred via the My Aged Care Gateway. Using the National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF), you'll work closely with clients to identify their goals, develop tailored support plans, and connect them with appropriate aged care and community services. This role involves preparing for assessments, verifying client information, conducting screenings, and updating records in line with RAS Guidelines and Aged Care Quality Standards. You'll deliver person-centred care using wellness and reablement approaches, ensuring timely responses to referrals and ongoing review of support plans to meet evolving client needs.

Join a team that values empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to improving lives. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

• Certificate III in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience.
• Statement of Attainment 2 and Self -Paced Learning Experiences x 3 (SPLEs) or willingness to undertake when commencing the role.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including accurate spelling, good verbal skills and comprehension and ability to deal courteously with people at all levels.
• Demonstrated computer skills with capacity to learn and use electronic reporting systems and registration system.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to follow guidelines relevant to position as well as demonstrated problem solving capacity.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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