Clinical Assessor, Home Care

Job description

Clinical Home Care Assessor

About Us

Komfort Kare provides clients with professional Health Care services. We cater to clients nationally across Ireland. Our Health Care team have 20+ years of experience in Social and Home Care in Ireland.

Our Home Care team helps and goes above and beyond to care for vulnerable adults, elderly people and children. They are experienced, dedicated, resilient, empathetic, and understanding.

Komfort Kare also acts as a HSE provider. We offer clients a range of behavioural support, domestic assistance, personal care, complex care, ASD and ID Support, and 24-hour health care services.

Job Description for Clinical Assessor – Homecare

As Clinical Assessor you will play a critical role in the organisation by assessing the suitability of patients for receiving in-home care and treatment. You will work closely with MDTs you will evaluate medical conditions, the needs of the clients, and to determine what level of care is necessary for the individual client. Conducting comprehensive assessments to develop care plans and collaborate with MDTs maximising outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• To Assess: all needs of the clients including medical, functional abilities, psychosocial for eligibility and suitability for home care services.
• Risk Assess: against decision making, financial, environmental and medications risks.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and updated assessment records, care plans, reviews and progress in a timely manner and in line with regulatory requirements. Updating system as required.
• Reporting: on a weekly basis for managers and administrators.
• Education: of both Home Support Workers and Clients to promote understanding of and adherence to the care plan.
• Quality Assurance: participate in the overall quality improvement of the organisation. Identify possible improvements in enhancing home care delivery.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

NMBI Registered Nurse

Nursing Degree

2 Years+ clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organisational needs and priorities.