Clinical Needs Assessor (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2, Registered Nurse) - Aged Care Assessment Service - Perm FTSouth Western Sydney Local Health DistrictEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekLocation: Aged Care Assessment - Bowral HospitalPosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Speech Pathologist Level 1/2, Registered NurseRemuneration: Dependent on ClassificationOccupational Therapist Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annumPhysiotherapist Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annumSocial Worker Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annumSpeech Pathologist Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annumRegistered Nurse: $72,152.53 - 101,299.48 per annumAbout the OpportunityThe Clinical Assessor provides a complex aged care assessment using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) addressing the medical, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and social aspects of older people referred for assessment via My Aged Care. The Clinical Assessor will also formulate a support plan that best meets the needs of the older person and their carer with the resources available. These positions are community based and you will be required to undertake home visits within SWSLHD District.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care, or related specialist area. E.g. registered nurses, medical officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers.Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association.Willingness to undertake the Transition Training (during the Program Transition Period).Completion of training requirements as specified under the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023.Minimum of one year demonstrated experience in delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons (such as geriatric evaluation, rehabilitation, palliative care, community nursing), including to people living with dementia.Demonstrated understanding/experience of the provision of community-based support services to the aged reflecting wellness/reablement approach to clients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes.Sound computer literacy skills with competency in Word and Excel.Previous experience performing in a KPI environment to ensure good quality client outcomes.Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTI+ community to apply.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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