Home Support Assessor

Job Description

We have multiple opportunities for a Home Support Assessor to join our team. In this role you will undertake Home Support assessments for Commonwealth Home Support Program services to meet the needs of the older person. Permanent and temporary positions available. To provide non-clinical home-based face-to-face assessments of clients referred via the My Aged Care Gateway using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT). Under the Single Aged Care Assessment System, Home Support Assessors will work with clients and their representative/s to establish goals specific to the client's needs and develop appropriate strategies and actions, including referrals to aged care and non-aged care services. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Achieve and maintain the required level of competency in Home Support assessment training provided by the Commonwealth, including the Gateway systems and the IAT and the wellness and reablement philosophy underpinning the assessment process. Ability to work under broad supervision and undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment. Demonstrated communication skills, including accurate spelling, good comprehension, good verbal skills, and the ability to deal courteously with people at all levels. Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise work tasks under limited direction and guidance, and operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software, preferably Microsoft Office suite. Mandatory Requirements: Mandatory requirement of a Certificate III in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience. Highly desirable a Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance/Allied Health Assistance. Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16. About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education, and community partnerships. To read more on how West Moreton Health is committed to transforming and optimising our care to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community, follow this link. 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply). 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr