Aged Care Assessor-Team Lead, iLA. East Perth, Perth WA. Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Clinical Team Lead: Assessment Services. Fulltime: 1FTE. Competitive salary with generous salary packaging. Flexible working arrangements. Mileage reimbursement. iLA connects the community and sector to impartial information, industry-leading resources, and person-centred assessment to empower older Australians to make informed choices about their ageing journey.

iLA is seeking clinical team leads with experience delivering aged care assessments to support our expansion across Western Australia as a part of the Single Assessment System.

THE ROLE: You must be a registered nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or social worker with proven experience in conducting aged care assessments. Key responsibilities of this role include:

Work with iLA’s Assessment Service Delivery Manager to expand iLA’s existing operations and establish an aged care assessment service that meets the needs of clients across the whole of Western Australia.

Lead a team of assessors working across metropolitan, regional, and remote areas of Western Australia through co-ordinating, overseeing, and planning for the delivery of aged care assessment services. Ensure high client satisfaction and work practices and systems that are conducive to productivity, safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. Co-ordinate assessor resourcing and service delivery in consultation with other relevant stakeholders to meet operational needs and KPIs.

Supervise the activities of team members, including mentoring and coaching, development and training, and allocation of duties. Ensure the team practices 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 rehabilitation approach'. Collect, analyse and report on operational performance data as required

Conduct ageing care assessments, triage, and delegation services.

ABOUT YOU: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and inspired by a passion to make a difference to the lives of elderly and vulnerable members within the community. You will have confidence in your ability to lead and develop others, be flexible and solution-focused, be able to manage competing demands, and work effectively as a member of a team to deliver to operational requirements.

You will also possess a tertiary qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or a related health field and current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or be eligible to be part of a relevant professional association. Experience as an ageing care assessor, using a client-centred approach. Experience as a team leader within an aged care setting is desirable. A passion for promoting independence and well-being among older adults. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work flexibly and complete aged care needs assessments, delegation, and/or triage duties as required. A willingness to complete training requirements specified under the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023.

ON OFFER: Great Culture: considered to be in the top 5% nationally for our sector.

Impactful Work: Help older adults gain confidence and live independently.

Collaborative Environment: supportive team committed to client well-being.

Professional Growth: training and professional development opportunities.

Competitive employment benefits: including salary packaging, extra leave, flexible work provisions, and a health and wellbeing program.

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.

Register your interest today by submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages). View full?Position

To discuss the specifics of the position. Applications close: 9th December 2024 (AWST) or before.

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