Entry-Level OT — Community Aged Care (Tasmania)

Anglicare Tasmania Inc.; Hobart; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional supervision and mentoring

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Anglicare Tasmania is seeking a Care Partner – Occupational Therapist (Entry Level) to join our Home Care team in Hobart. This is a permanent, full-time role(76 hours per fortnight) with strong professional support and the opportunity to help older Tasmanians live independently at home.

As a newer graduate, you will develop clinical skills, gain supervision, and work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver personalised care, assistive technology, and home modifications to promote

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Strong communication skills, empathy and a person-centred approach to care.
• An interest in supporting older people to maintain independence and wellbeing in their own homes.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A willingness to learn, seek guidance and develop your professional capabilities.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking occupational therapy assessments, including functional and home safety assessments.
• Recommending assistive technology, equipment, home modifications and practical strategies to support independence.
• Developing and reviewing personalised care plans in partnership with older people and their support networks.
• Supporting reablement, falls prevention, safe daily activities and improved functional outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, allied health professionals and other care partners to coordinate quality care.
• Building trusted relationships with participants, families and service providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Anglicare Tasmania is seeking a Care Partner – Occupational Therapist (Entry Level) to join our Home Care team in Hobart. This is a permanent, full-time role(76 hours per fortnight) with strong professional support and the opportunity to help older Tasmanians live independently at home.

As a newer graduate, you will develop clinical skills, gain supervision, and work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver personalised care, assistive technology, and home modifications to promote