Clinical Assessor Healthcare

at  Komfort Kare

ABOUT US

Komfort Kare provides clients with professional Health Care services. We cater to clients nationally across Ireland. Our Health Care team have 20+ years of experience in Social and Home Care in Ireland.
Our Home Care team helps and goes above and beyond to care for vulnerable adults, elderly people and children. They are experienced, dedicated, resilient, empathetic, and understanding.
Komfort Kare also acts as a HSE provider. We offer clients a range of behavioural support, domestic assistance, personal care, complex care, ASD and ID Support, and 24-hour health care services.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CLINICAL ASSESSOR – HOMECARE

As Clinical Assessor you will play a critical role in the organisation by assessing the suitability of patients for receiving in-home care and treatment. You will work closely with MDTs you will evaluate medical conditions, the needs of the clients, and to determine what level of care is necessary for the individual client. Conducting comprehensive assessments to develop care plans and collaborate with MDTs maximising outcomes.

HOW TO APPLY?

Go to Komfortkare.ie and select our career page or Komfort Kare on Rezoomo and complete our application form!
Komfort Kare Website: https://www.komfortkare.ie/careers
Rezoomo: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/komfort-kare/jobs/
Only applicants who completed the application form will be consider
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organisational needs and priorities.
Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Clinical Assessor: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Nursing Degree (required)
• B Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of Clients’ medical conditions, functional abilities, and psychosocial needs to determine their eligibility for home-based healthcare services. Including environmental, decision making, financial and medication risk assessments.
• Care Planning: Develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings, outlining appropriate tasks, interventions, and goals for the Client’s well-being.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate with Public Health Nurse, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to gather and exchange information, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to Client care.
• Client Education: Educate Clients and their families about their care plan, self-care techniques, and safety measures to promote understanding and adherence to the care plan.
• Home Support Worker Education: Educate the HSWs on clients needs and assess for suitability. Facilitate handover with the HSWs.
• Coordination of Services: Coordinate with the home support office to arrange necessary healthcare services, medical equipment, and supplies required for homecare.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, reviews, and Client progress in a timely manner, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Update all relevant information to the company software, the supervisors, managers, and administrators.
• Create a weekly report for management and the administrators.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan, reassessing Clients’ needs as required and adjusting the plan accordingly.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancing care delivery processes and ensuring compliance with established standards and protocols. Participate in quality assurance monitoring.
• Continuous Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest advancements in homecare practices, attending relevant training programs and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE:

• Nursing Degree - Bachelors ideally
• NMBI Registered Nurse
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical Thinking
• Organsisation and Time Managament Skills