Home Support Assessor - South West, Inner West, South East Sydney

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Detail information about job Home Support Assessor - South West, Inner West, South East Sydney. Terms and conditions vacancy

• My Aged Care Regional Assessment Service (RAS)
• Full Time and Part Time contract positions available to 2020 with possible extension
• South West (primarily), Inner West and South East Sydney Region

We are one of the 13 organisations that successfully tendered to operate the My Aged Care Regional Assessment Services (RAS) commencing from 1 July 2015.

RAS has been introduced by the Federal Government to streamline the assessment process for Older Australians seeking access to entry level support at home provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and other available community supports.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake comprehensive orientation and training upon appointment.

About the Role

• Undertake face-to-face assessment of multiple clients each day (as allocated)
• Update the electronic National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF) on-line (real time) in conjunction with the Older Person and generate a Support Plan with a reablement focus
• Match and refer assessed clients to appropriate Commonwealth Home Support Programme Services (and other funded aged care services)
• Reassess existing clients where a significant change arises in the client's circumstances or needs
• Provide short-term case management as required to assist clients with high levels of vulnerability and multiple care needs to access a range of aged care and other services e.g. health, housing, disability, financial and aged care services
• Apply competent computer skills and confidently utilise mobile technology
• Work independently in this highly mobile role
• Home Support Assessors will be expected to have local knowledge and the ability to network with community aged care services within the regions.

To be successful for the role, you will have:

• Experience and demonstrated competence across the major accountabilities of this role
• Residence within the geographical area you are applying for and availability to travel throughout the Inner West, South East and South West Sydney region—predominantly in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney
• Current unrestricted Class C NSW Drivers Licence with access to a reliable motor vehicle
• Experience in the healthcare system preferred

Please refer to the "Technical Skills and Knowledge" section of the position description for the complete selection criteria. Please ensure you address the selection criteria in your cover letter.

For further information about this opportunity including a position description, please visit our careers page at www.catholichealthcare.com.au or to submit your application, click on 'Apply Now'.

Closing Date: Friday 13th July 2018