Aged Care Assessor - Comprehensive

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Social Worker with a passion for supporting older Australians? If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and provide support to older individuals within the community, we want to hear from you! This role will see you deliver aged care assessment services to older Australians to enable them to remain living independently at home or access government funded aged care services.

• Perth – North Metro | Willingness to Travel to regional WA if required
• 12-month fixed term | Full-time (1 FTE)
• Competitive salary with generous salary packaging
• Conduct home support and comprehensive aged care needs assessments for individuals aged 65 and older.
• Develop and review support plans to assist clients in achieving their goals and living independently.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate clients' physical, psychological, and social needs and determine their eligibility for government-funded aged care services.
• Document identified needs and service recommendations for the older adult using tools, templates and the My Aged Care Portal.
• Conduct culturally sensitive assessments for groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from CALD backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, or the homeless.
• Promote healthy ageing and well-being using a ‘wellness and reablement approach’.
• Be a vital part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and independence of older adults.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate is a diligent, empathetic, and driven individual who is motivated by their passion to assist and support the vulnerable members of the community and have :

ON OFFER

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and supporting ageing individuals to access services required to remain living independently at home, then we encourage you to apply.

TO APPLY

Register your interest today by submitting your curriculum vitaeand a cover letter, addressinghow you meet thework-relatedrequirements (in nomore than 2 pages). To discuss the specifications of the position, email us : Opens in new window .

Applications close : 31 st of July, COB (AWST) or before.

Short listing will commence immediately, and we reserve the right to commence interviewing before the closing date. We thank you for your interest in iLA and we will respond to all candidates.

Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply. No agency applications at this time.

Our purpose : We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require anyadditional support during the recruitment / interview phase, please contactHR@ilaustralia.org.au .

Values : Passion, Integrity, Embracing, Authentic

We value our peopleat ILA and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technicalskill,and experience.

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