Posted: 30 January
Offer description
Job Description:
About Centacare North Queensland
Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to the community, including counselling, family support, and disability services.
Benefits
* SCHADS L5 Salary
* Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a.
* 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
* Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits
* Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
Description
This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments for clients seeking aged care services.
1. Undertake clinical and non-clinical assessments within the program
2. Observe clients in their home or community settings to gain insights into their daily routines, environmental risks, and overall needs;
3. Evaluate medical, physical, psychological, and social factors affecting clients' eligibility for government-funded services;
4. Provide clinical expertise in managing complex cases, identifying when additional specialist interventions, re-ablement strategies, or advanced care planning are required;
5. Actively participate in case conferences with team members to review and address clients' evolving needs;
6. Undertake support plan reviews to ensure they remain aligned with the client's evolving care needs, particularly following significant changes in health status, hospitalisations, or new assessments;
7. Collaborate with clients, their families, and representatives to develop tailored support plans based on individual needs, preferences, and goals;
8. Ensure the support plan promotes independence, well-being, and improved quality of life;
9. Use the Integrated Assessment Tool to document and finalise support plans for client approval and submission to relevant aged care services;
10. Engage with a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, allied health professionals, and medical experts to ensure clinical input where necessary, especially in complex cases;
11. Work closely with external service providers to ensure accurate referrals and access to complementary supports such as geriatric, mental health, palliative care, and disability services.
Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist or Social Worker and AHPRA registration (or equivalent registration authority);
* In depth knowledge of the Aged Care Sector, including government-funded programs, Aged Care services, and relevant legislation (e.g., Aged Care Act, My Aged Care system);
* Proven experience in conducting comprehensive assessments within Aged Care, Disability, Health, or Community Services environments;
* Sound level of cultural competency, with the ability to provide services to clients from diverse backgrounds;
* Demonstrated commitment to clinical best practice, ethical service delivery and continuous quality improvement within the scope of the aged care assessment frameworks;
* Current C class Driver's license (QLD).
Other Requirements
* Evidence of an influenza vaccination for the most current influenza season (and ongoing as and when available and directed);
* Evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) and booster (as and when available and directed);
* Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card) and NDIS worker screening (Yellow Card);
* National Police Check.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
