Acat Comprehensive Assessor - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Western Sydney Local Health District

NSW Government -Western Sydney Local Health District

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time (Up to 30th June 2024)

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Remuneration:
Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Requisition ID:
REQ421201

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region.

We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

The ACAT Assessor will function as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing comprehensive assessment services to predominantly older people in both the community & hospital setting.

This includes assessing eligibility of clients to receive Commonwealth funded subsidised services e.g.

Residential aged care & community care (as authorised by the Aged Care Act 1997) & assisting in the implementation of a support plan.

To actively participate in the activities required to provide a high quality assessment service to older people/ family/ carers of the Western Sydney Local Health District.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._

Please note:

A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Essential Criteria:

Tertiary qualification & current registration with AHPRA in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work or Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated post graduate experience working with older people in an acute or community setting.
Demonstrated ability to work independently & in an effective manner encompassing appropriate initiative, organisational, problem solving & time management skills.
Proven written & verbal communication skills including demonstrated computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Understanding or experience in the health & functional support needs of older people & their carers in the community setting.
Current Drivers Licence (minimum class C) valid within Australia & demonstrated competent driving ability/ experience.

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**Applications Close: 16th August 2023