Home Care Assessor

1 month ago

Monaghan, Ireland Comfort Homecare Full time
Monaghan / Cavan

The Homecare Assessor plays a critical role in assessing patients' suitability for receiving healthcare services in their homes. Working closely with medical professionals and other healthcare providers, the Homecare Assessor evaluates patients' medical conditions, assesses their needs, and determines the appropriate level of care and support required for home-based treatment. The assessor conducts comprehensive assessments, develops care plans, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the provision of high-quality care in a homecare setting.

Responsibilities:

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 HCAs on clients needs and assess for suitability. Facilitate handover with the HCAs.

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.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related healthcare field. A higher degree or certification in home healthcare or clinical assessment is preferred.

License: Valid nursing license or relevant professional certification as required by the state or country of practice.

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.

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.

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