Clinical Aged Care Delegate - ACAS Funding Services
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Key details
- Salary
- $118K/yr
- Location
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
acasclinical assessmentcustomer service
About the role
Location – Primarily work from home role with office days required on occasion for training or meetings
Flexible hours and days – Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work!
Pay rate – $56.73 per hour + superannuation
7 additional leave days per year
Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging
Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years
We have a great opportunity for a Clinical Aged Care Delegate to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team. ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy.
This role requires a clinical qualification/background – Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with AHPRA or Social Worker with AASW membership.
What will your role look like?
The Clinical Assessment Delegate will evaluate completed clinical assessments and oversee quality and compliance to ensure clients are approved for the appropriate aged care services they need.
Day to day this includes:
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of clinical assessments and approving aged care services under the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Assessments Quality Framework and the current Aged Care standards
Complying with Australian Government, State or Territory Laws
Ensuring that the Aged Care Assessment has been completed without errors, contradictions or omissions before approving care
Ensuring that the Aged Care Assessment decision is well evidenced and consistent with the Delegation Instrument, the legal requirements of the Act and its relevant principals
Granting of extensions for transition care and residential respite care
Management and notifying client of decisions relating to urgent circumstances
Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team culture.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
Excellent communication and commitment to customer service
Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care or related specialist area. E.g. registered nurse, medical officer, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and social worker
Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association
At least one years’ aged care assessment experience preferred
Willingness to apply for a Police Check
Knowledge of the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Assessments Quality Framework and the current Aged Care standards
What we can offer you:
Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges
Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care
Build valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care services
Flexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their families
Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) operate independently of Catholic Healthcare and play a pivotal role in ensuring that Older Australians are assessed for the care and services they truly need.
If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience or skills for this role, we want to hear from you!
Flexible hours and days – Monday to Friday, Full time or part time; no shift work!
Pay rate – $56.73 per hour + superannuation
7 additional leave days per year
Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging
Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years
We have a great opportunity for a Clinical Aged Care Delegate to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team. ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy.
This role requires a clinical qualification/background – Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with AHPRA or Social Worker with AASW membership.
What will your role look like?
The Clinical Assessment Delegate will evaluate completed clinical assessments and oversee quality and compliance to ensure clients are approved for the appropriate aged care services they need.
Day to day this includes:
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of clinical assessments and approving aged care services under the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Assessments Quality Framework and the current Aged Care standards
Complying with Australian Government, State or Territory Laws
Ensuring that the Aged Care Assessment has been completed without errors, contradictions or omissions before approving care
Ensuring that the Aged Care Assessment decision is well evidenced and consistent with the Delegation Instrument, the legal requirements of the Act and its relevant principals
Granting of extensions for transition care and residential respite care
Management and notifying client of decisions relating to urgent circumstances
Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team culture.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
Excellent communication and commitment to customer service
Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care or related specialist area. E.g. registered nurse, medical officer, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and social worker
Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association
At least one years’ aged care assessment experience preferred
Willingness to apply for a Police Check
Knowledge of the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Assessments Quality Framework and the current Aged Care standards
What we can offer you:
Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on new challenges
Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care
Build valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care services
Flexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their families
Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) operate independently of Catholic Healthcare and play a pivotal role in ensuring that Older Australians are assessed for the care and services they truly need.
If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience or skills for this role, we want to hear from you!