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RAC Funding Assessor
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APM Assessment Services
Job Description
Job Description
Working as part of a team across the region of Yorke, Lower North & Barossa SA, you will enjoy autonomy in carrying out your work, traveling to aged care homes to conduct Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments using the AN-ACC tool.
This is a part-time opportunity working 2 days per week.
While direct care isn't part of the day-to-day work, you will use your expert clinical skills and knowledge to conduct interviews with residents and staff and review health records to inform the AN-ACC assessment. The assessments are based on the triangulation of data, using desktop review of existing documentation, observations and conversations with Residents and care providers. The focus of the assessments is to gather information for classifications that will determine funding levels.
This position requires locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed.
What you can expect:
Competitive remuneration, paid travel, super and access to a range of other benefits.
Work-life balance, including work from home and the flexibility to manage your own schedule between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Mileage reimbursement
Autonomy with access to peer support and guidance from a RAC Funding Senior Assessor.
Comprehensive, fully paid training for the role with CPD points at commencement and other professional development opportunities.
Opportunities to travel and work across the state /country to undertake assessments.
Ability to attend 4 days of training in Sydney with the Department in August (date TBC). Paid expenses, travel, and training!
What you bring:
5+ years’ post registration clinical experience across aged care sector
Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Current unrestricted General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated Australian aged care experience, including working with people with dementia
Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments using a range of assessment tools
Proven ability to engage older Australians and stakeholders in residential facilities
Ability to follow direction, work independently and as part of a team
High degree of self-motivation
Ability to locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed.
Strong planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, with a variety of stakeholders including consumers, families, and managers
Your own vehicle with comprehensive insurance as travel will be required within your region.
Compliance:
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to contractual obligations with the Department of Health, Visa holders cannot be accepted.
Be first to be considered for these exciting new roles that stand to have a positive impact across the sector. Apply today!
Anticipated start date for this role is August 2026 due to mandatory ANACC training by the Department.
We're committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity
We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
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Working as part of a team across the region of Yorke, Lower North & Barossa SA, you will enjoy autonomy in carrying out your work, traveling to aged care homes to conduct Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments using the AN-ACC tool.
This is a part-time opportunity working 2 days per week.
While direct care isn't part of the day-to-day work, you will use your expert clinical skills and knowledge to conduct interviews with residents and staff and review health records to inform the AN-ACC assessment. The assessments are based on the triangulation of data, using desktop review of existing documentation, observations and conversations with Residents and care providers. The focus of the assessments is to gather information for classifications that will determine funding levels.
This position requires locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed.
What you can expect:
Competitive remuneration, paid travel, super and access to a range of other benefits.
Work-life balance, including work from home and the flexibility to manage your own schedule between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Mileage reimbursement
Autonomy with access to peer support and guidance from a RAC Funding Senior Assessor.
Comprehensive, fully paid training for the role with CPD points at commencement and other professional development opportunities.
Opportunities to travel and work across the state /country to undertake assessments.
Ability to attend 4 days of training in Sydney with the Department in August (date TBC). Paid expenses, travel, and training!
What you bring:
5+ years’ post registration clinical experience across aged care sector
Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Current unrestricted General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated Australian aged care experience, including working with people with dementia
Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments using a range of assessment tools
Proven ability to engage older Australians and stakeholders in residential facilities
Ability to follow direction, work independently and as part of a team
High degree of self-motivation
Ability to locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed.
Strong planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, with a variety of stakeholders including consumers, families, and managers
Your own vehicle with comprehensive insurance as travel will be required within your region.
Compliance:
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to contractual obligations with the Department of Health, Visa holders cannot be accepted.
Be first to be considered for these exciting new roles that stand to have a positive impact across the sector. Apply today!
Anticipated start date for this role is August 2026 due to mandatory ANACC training by the Department.
We're committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity
We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
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