Community Occupational Therapist — Home Care & Independence

Aged & Community Services Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

KM reimbursed

Not-for-profit tax benefits

CPD allowance

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Multiple locations

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in North Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a varied and autonomous role in Community Aged Care, with options for full-time or part-time permanent employment. You will visit clients at home, perform comprehensive OT assessments, promote health and independence, and develop person-centred care plans in collaboration with clients and carers.

The role focuses on home modifications, equipment prescription, prevention of falls and reablement, with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with post graduate experience.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Commitment and enthusiastic approach towards working with the clients, families, carers and advocates.
• Experience in equipment prescription, pressure care, home modifications and falls prevention for older adults
• Industry knowledge of local and international wellness and reablement models of care
• Experience working in a community setting and demonstrated knowledge of the aged and disability service system in the community health sector - desirable but not essential
• Current Drivers Licence and registered and insured motor vehicle
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for clients, including those with multiple and complex needs.
• Provide specific OT services and programs, including home assessments and advice on activities of daily living with recommendations involving home modifications, equipment prescription, care planning and education
• Facilitate and assist in development of a range of community based Health and Wellness programs and groups
• Involve clients and carers in developing care plans that are person centred and reablement focused.
• Provide support, education and direction to community workers and staff to assist them to best support our clients
• Submit individual applications for home modifications and equipment in accordance with program guidelines
• Work collaboratively with the wider allied health team, including nurses, physiotherapists, fitness instructors and allied health assistants
• Face to face clinical work and minimum travel time between clients with time allocated for administration and reporting
• Ongoing liaison with external agencies and suppliers to arrange services and products required by the clients in accordance with policies and procedures

Skills

Passionate

Self Motivation

Allied Health

Physical Therapy

Care Planning

Clinical Skills

Community Health

Occupational Therapy

Nursing Home Care

Assessments

Activities of Daily Living

Administrative Tasks

Job description

Catholic Healthcare in North Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a varied and autonomous role in Community Aged Care, with options for full-time or part-time permanent employment. You will visit clients at home, perform comprehensive OT assessments, promote health and independence, and develop person-centred care plans in collaboration with clients and carers.

The role focuses on home modifications, equipment prescription, prevention of falls and reablement, with