AddressAbout the Business
Care Assess is an innovative, leading provider of assessment services across Tasmania, boasting the provision of assessment services for a number of government agencies and private providers. A core function of Care Assess is the provision of Regional Assessment Services and Australian National Aged Care Classification Assessments (AN-ACC) on behalf of the Commonwealth My Aged Care gateway for older members of our community. Our interdisciplinary team specialises in a wellness & reablement approach to assessments. We are seeking an individual with a qualification as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse to join our Northwest Tasmanian assessor team. The position is full time.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- To undertake a holistic wellness & reablement focused functional assessment of client home support needs and in conjunction with the client, develop a goal focused support plan. This results in quality person-centred service provision enabling clients and their carers to continue to live independently in their community:
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive holistic, strengths and needs based assessments, evaluating client's current abilities, potential to improve and support needs.
- Develop support plans in consultation with the client, carer and or family, addressing the needs of the client while applying a wellness philosophy.
- Collaborate with other relevant health care professionals to ensure client's needs are being met.
- Facilitate referral to service providers for assessed service needs.
Benefits and Perks
We support innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. Our people are our biggest asset and we believe that working together, we're stronger.
Our assessors are able to work from home once competent in the process.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work we offer a range of great benefits. We take the health and well being of our employees seriously and encourage well being at all levels.
- Join a fun and energetic work environment
- Well supported professional development access
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- Flexible work arrangements supporting work/life balance
- Salary Packaging coming soon
- Supported by evidence based practice
- Access to training & continuing education
- Salary range will be dependent on experience and qualification.
- Dynamic team environment
About You
You will have a community care, Aged Care or health related work history and are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a real passion for improving lives. Demonstrating the ability to work with limited direction you will thrive in this multidisciplinary environment. You are adaptable, enjoy meeting new people and working in a community of setting.
- Highly Desirable: Current certification in My Aged Care training.
- Minimum requirement: Enrolled or Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated understanding of service provision, allocation and compliance.
- Well developed communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills.
- A demonstrated flexible approach together with decision making, negotiation and advanced problem solving skills.
- Understanding of client independence, well-being and a person centred approach.
- Demonstrated high level computer literacy in word processing, calendar management software and use of client data base systems.
- The ability to work autonomously in a geographically dispersed and predominantly mobile team whilst maintaining a team focus.
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
- A commitment to excellence in customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Mandatory Screening Requirements:
- Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate x 3.
- Current motor vehicle driver's licence.
- Two (2) professional referee checks (2) – worked with candidate recently.
- Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) years.
How to Apply
Provide a letter (2 page maximum) outlining your suitability for the position and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role. Please also provide your current Resume.
Any Questions on this Vacancy
Please contact Julie Doering on 1300 393 812 or *************@careassess.com.au
Closing Date for Applications
By 9am Monday 27 May 2024.
