Clinical Assessor Galway

• Client Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of Clients' medical conditions, functional abilities, and psychosocial needs to determine their eligibility for home-based healthcare services. Including environmental, decision making, financial and medication risk assessments.
• Care Planning: Develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings, outlining appropriate tasks, interventions, and goals for the Client's well-being.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate with PHN, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to gather and exchange information, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to Client care.
• Client Education: Educate Clients and their families about their care plan, self-care techniques, and safety measures to promote understanding and adherence to the care plan.
• HCA Education: Educate the Team on Clients needs and assess for suitability. Facilitate handover with the Team.
• Coordination of Services: Coordinate with the home support office to arrange necessary healthcare services, medical equipment, and supplies required for homecare.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, reviews, and Client progress in a timely manner, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Update all relevant information to the company software, the supervisors, managers, and administrators.
• Create a weekly report for management and the administrators.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan, reassessing Clients' needs as required and adjusting the plan accordingly.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancing care delivery processes and ensuring compliance with established standards and protocols. Participate in quality assurance monitoring.
• Continuous Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest advancements in homecare practices, attending relevant training programs and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.

• Education: bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare field. A higher degree or certification in home healthcare or clinical assessment is preferred.
• Licensure: Valid nursing license or relevant professional certification as required by the state or country of practice
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a hospital or community healthcare setting, with a focus on Client assessment and care planning.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of medical conditions, treatment modalities, and care protocols relevant to homecare. Familiarity with home healthcare regulations and HSE systems is advantageous.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and empathetically to Clients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess Clients' needs, identify potential risks, and develop appropriate care plans.
• Organisation and Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary Team, fostering a collaborative and Client-centred approach to care.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other relevant software for documentation, communication, and data analysis.

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