Autonomous OT for Geriatric Home Care

Uniting AgeWell; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Leadership pathways

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Not-for-profit culture

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Geelong region is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver focused home-based services to older clients (65+) with varied health conditions. You’ll access services through Home Care Packages and work autonomously within a supportive team, while contributing to innovative, goal-directed care that maximises independence.

Based at Waurn Ponds with flexible arrangements as services expand, this role offers professional development support, registration with AHPRA, and the

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in Community Aged Care with clients receiving HCP/SAH services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently.
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a car.
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust).

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused home-based services for older clients (65+) with varied health conditions.
• Access services through Home Care Packages (HCP).
• Contribute to innovative, goal-directed interventions to maximise independence and autonomy.
• Based out of Waurn Ponds; work within Geelong region and expand with service growth.

Skills

Autonomous work

Caseload management

Clinical knowledge 65+

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Uniting AgeWell in Geelong region is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver focused home-based services to older clients (65+) with varied health conditions. You’ll access services through Home Care Packages and work autonomously within a supportive team, while contributing to innovative, goal-directed care that maximises independence.

Based at Waurn Ponds with flexible arrangements as services expand, this role offers professional development support, registration with AHPRA, and the