Aged Care Assessment Team (Acat) Administration

Come and join the dynamic Intake and Scheduling team of NSLHD ACAT. As a team we ensure the intake, triage and scheduling of all community and hospital referrals for the Aged Care Assessment Team. Successful candidates need to be able to manage a variety of administration tasks to a high standard, including telephone calls, data entry, and scheduling and general office duties. The person needs to be team player, have a clear speaking voice , be able to take direction and have a high attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of the Australian Aged Care system will be a distinct advantage but training is also included.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2023
Position Classification: Administration Officer (Level 3)
Remuneration: $1,198.30 - $1,237.74 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ338406

Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative support and assessment scheduling functions for the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).

The Administrator is responsible for the provision of administrative and clerical services supporting efficient and effective delivery of assessments by the ACAT including updating client records with key service events.

The purpose of the ACAT is the assessment of the needs of frail elderly clients and their carers in public and private hospitals, in the community and in residential aged care facility (RACF) settings within NSLHD Local Government Areas;and organisation of support services, as appropriate.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Well-developed written, verbal and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills with demonstrated capacity to problem solve and set priorities in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with email applications, e.g. Microsoft Outlook, with Microsoft Office and with patient record systems such as eMR Cerner CHOC.
• Capacity to learn and utilise new electronic reporting systems such as the Commonwealth My Aged Care Assessor Portal systems and tools, as these are implemented.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

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For role related queries or questions contact Maris Tonkin on Maris.Tonkin@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9926 5960

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the .

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.

Applications Close: 19 December 2022