Clinical Partner - Occupational Therapy

Dementia; Nowra; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Discounted healthcare memberships

Independent counselling support

Career development opportunities

$1,000 bonus for referrals

Job summary

Dementia Support Australia is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist in Nowra, New South Wales. In this role, you'll work autonomously, providing tailored care to clients in various settings. The position requires a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, delivering person-centered care, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Enjoy benefits like NFP salary packaging, parental leave, and career development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience in Rehabilitation or Aged Care settings.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Ability to manage time and workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in various settings including client home visits.
• Assess functional care needs and set clear care goals.
• Provide treatment and intervention based on individual needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration

Job description

This is a permanent **full time** role and looks after our Home Care clients living in the Illawarra Region. There is flexibility to work from the Nowra or Horsley Office.This is a fulfilling role where you’ll have the autonomy to structure your day and be provided with a broad and varied caseload.* This will include client home visits and group activities across a range of settings (in-home rehabilitation or clinic-based).* Deliver person-centred care in an environment that promotes continuous quality improvement consistent with the values of HammondCare and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).As an Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) you’ll be a valued member of our growing Clinical Care & Practice Team, working closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team to provide tailored and individualised services to people within the community. A typical day will involve assessing functional care needs, setting clear care goals, and providing treatment and intervention.## * A tertiary qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration and practical experience, or sound knowledge in a Rehabilitation or Aged Care setting. This can include inpatient/outpatient, community settings, or both.* You’re a strong communicator, and able to plan and manage your time effectively.* Enjoy working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.* Access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and safe driving record to travel between client’s homes and HammondCare locations (travel costs reimbursed).# **HammondCare****Make a difference everyday**Join HammondCare and help improve quality of life for older Australians in need. As a not-for-profit, Christian organisation, we provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care. Mission-led, we build passionate teams who support older people through life’s most difficult circumstances.With over 90 years of experience, we’re known for our relationship-based approach. Whether it’s in our homes, hospitals or the community, we bring skill, empathy and innovation to every moment of care.*It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare.*# **What we can offer you**We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:* NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)* Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave* Discounts on everyday products and services* Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families* Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families* Health & Wellbeing programmes* Reward & Recognition programmes* Referral bonuses* Career and professional development opportunities## **If you are ready to make a difference *with* HammondCare, Apply Now!**For any specific queries please contact [e-mail]*HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.**\*Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. HammondCare is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.*Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!