Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

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APM Group is hiring a Clinical Aged Care Assessor in Mackay for a full-time onsite role four days per week, with daily travel across the service area to assess needs, refer services, and help older Australians live independently while meeting Department of Health contractual requirements. You will conduct high quality assessments, promote functioning, engage families and carers, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team with thorough training and flexible work options. Ideal candidates have at least one year working with older Australians, a health related degree with professional registration (eg AHPRA), strong Word, Excel and Outlook skills and client management systems, a current Australian driver’s license, comprehensively insured vehicle, and the ability to travel. Pre-employment checks apply. To apply, submit your resume and highlight your fit.

Job Description

As a Clinical Aged Care Assessor, you'll play a crucial role in identifying the needs of older adults and connecting them with services that help them live independently with the highest quality of life working 4 days per week.

Daily travel is a core requirement of this role. You will be required to travel throughout your service area every day to meet business and client needs, providing support where it’s needed most

Your Role:

• High-Quality Assessments: Conduct thorough Aged Care Assessments to identify the needs of older adults.
• Service Referrals: Facilitate referrals to essential services that support independent living.
• Promote Functionality: Actively promote the retention and maximization of function and capability in daily living.
• Engage Stakeholders: Work closely with families and carers, recognizing them as key stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure all assessments are conducted in line with Department of Health contractual requirements.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive extensive training to ensure your success in the role.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Health & Wellness: Access discounts on gym memberships and health insurance.
• Career Development: Benefit from our commitment to your personal and professional growth.
• Retail Discounts: Save at hundreds of retail outlets.

What You Bring:

• At least 1 year working with older Australians, including client assessments and/or service delivery. 
• Tertiary education in a health-related discipline together with professional registration with relevant association (e.g. AHPRA) 
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and client management systems.
•  Current Australian driver’s licence, comprehensively insured vehicle, and the ability to travel within your service area.

What does your discipline look like:

We are all about multidisciplinary teams! This allows us to give our clients access to a broader scope of professionals.  If you fall into the below, apply now!

• Registered Nurse
• Chiropractor
• Optometrist
• Art Therapist / Music Therapist
• Medical Practitioner/Officer
• Exercise Physiologist   
• Counsellor/ Psychotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Speech Pathologist   
• Osteopath
• Physiotherapist
• Dietician
• Podiatrist   
• Paramedic
• Radiographer   
• Dentist Pharmacist

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click APPLY now to submit your resume outlining your suitability for the role.

At APM, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities.