Needs Assessor Service Co-Ordinator

Need a Change? Then Needs Assessment could be for you!
Registered Health Professional Specialising in Needs Assessment and Service coordination for Older People and People with Chronic Health Conditions, 1.0 FTE Community Health Services, Counties Manukau Health.
We are seeking experienced, client-focussed health professionals to join our dynamic needs assessment team. We have several roles available, working within our Northern, Southern, Centralised Community Health Services and Middlemore inpatient wards. These roles will be flexible and involve assessing people within their homes or at hospital sites. Community Health Services operate from bases in Pukekohe, Botany and Papakura and the Middlemore site. There are currently several positions available.
These essential roles, form part of the interdisciplinary team and involve assessing the needs of adults experiencing health issues. You will be working with various inpatient with clients and whaanau, carrying out specialised assessments using the internationally standardised InterRAI assessment tool and putting support plans in place, to ensure that clients are supported to return to their own homes, residential care facilities or other community living settings.
In these roles you will have the support of the interdisciplinary team and supervision provided by senior colleagues, and will receive a comprehensive orientation.
To view a copy of the position description, please click here.
Essential:
NZ Registered Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate and Professional body registration such as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Dietitian
Comprehensive clinical assessment skills
Excellent verbal, written communication and computer skills
3 years' experience working in a multi-professional, inter-disciplinary health or disability-related environment
Be able to meet the demands of a fast-paced health environment
Flexible working style and able to work across different settings
Client and Whaanau focussed

Desired:
InterRAI assessment trained
Experience in working with adults of all ages, including older adults in a hospital or community setting
Experience supporting clients with both Physical and Mental Health issues.

Please apply online at http://www.countieshealthjobs.com or contact Taiana Fainga'a in the Recruitment Centre on (09)259 5007. For a copy of the job description please email Taiana.Fainga'**********
Applications close: 11th November 2020
Job number: CMH06252
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.