Aged Care Occupational Therapist — Flexible, Home-Based

Aged & Community Services Australia; Forster; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team across Mid-North Coast/Forster/Taree and surrounding areas, delivering evidence-based OT assessments and interventions to help older Australians stay independent at home.

You will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team, focusing on reablement and restorative care, with flexible arrangements and a values-driven, age-friendly approach to community living.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community.
• Post graduate experience in aged care services, rehabilitation and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, focusing on reablement and restorative care.
• Assess needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to support independence and living at home.

Skills

Communication

Confident & emotionally stable

Self motivation

Vehicle insurance

Occupational therapy

Home care

Multidisciplinary approach

Rehabilitation

Nursing home care

First aid & preparedness

Driving

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

AHPRA registration

Job description

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team across Mid-North Coast/Forster/Taree and surrounding areas, delivering evidence-based OT assessments and interventions to help older Australians stay independent at home.

You will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team, focusing on reablement and restorative care, with flexible arrangements and a values-driven, age-friendly approach to community living.