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The incumbent is responsible for making recommendations on the assessments of clients and their home environments and institutions for the placements of caregivers from the Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme (GAPP) as well as ensuring quality service by caregivers in their Region. Work involves visiting clients' homes and institutions, coordinating activities and assessing delivery of services. The employee operates with some initiative and judgement within the framework set by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs in accordance with Public Service policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Work is reviewed through discussions and periodic reports.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Key and Critical Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Visits caregivers and the institutions of clients to monitor and ensure the delivery of quality service to clients.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Supports and advises clients to ensure that their needs are being adequately addressed by the caregiver.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Makes recommendations on the assessments of clients and their home environments and institutions for placements of caregivers.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></li><li>Submits weekly reports to the Regional Co-ordinator.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Keeps up to date records on caregivers and clients.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Prepares caregivers' pay sheets in a prompt and timely manner. <o:p></o:p></li><li>Performs other related duties as may be required by the Regional Co-ordinator.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Submits periodic reports on performance of activities.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>

Key Competencies

<ul></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Working knowledge of geriatric care services.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively especially with the elderly.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to analyze and evaluate situations objectively.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to investigate and monitor the delivery of GAPP services to clients.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to collect, organize and present data on caregivers and clients.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Skill in the use of personal computers.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Sound communication (oral and written) skills. <o:p></o:p></li><li>Sound interviewing skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to produce clear and concise written reports. <o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to exercise patience and tact and use initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.</li></ul> Minimum Experience and Training:<ul><li>Training as evidenced by professional qualifications from a recognised institution in the field of nursing.<o:p></o:p></li><li>A minimum of three (3) years' experience working with the elderly.</li><li>Any equivalent combination of experience and training.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><ul></ul>

Field Assessment Officer

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Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs

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