Clinical Delegate - Aged Care Assessments

at  APM

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:

• Commitment to ensure that older adults are treated with dignity and respect and an awareness of the impacts of ageism.
• Commitment to APM Values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Respect, Empathy, Achievement, Teamwork and Enthusiasm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and self-motivation.
• Experience in exemplary customer service.
• High computer literacy and ability to navigate online systems.
• Team orientated with a focus on efficient service delivery

REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary education in a health-related discipline. E.g. registered nurses, medical officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers.
• Current unrestricted General Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional association.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Aged Care Needs Assessments.
• Experience in determining client’s needs and/or service delivery in a community or health-related position.
• Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and client management systems
• Current Australian driver’s licence, a comprehensively insured vehicle and ability to travel as required.

As a Clinical Delegate, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for older Australians by providing clinical advice, determining the eligibility of a client for an Aged Care Needs Assessment, undertaking reviews of clients’ needs and making delegate decisions as per the new Aged Care Act.
This role is a remote position with a focus on driving positive outcomes for older Australians. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team and benefit from a full induction training program to set you up for success to enable better lives for older Australians.