Flexible Home Care OT: Reablement & Independence

BaptistCare; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Flexible work-from-home

Tax-free salary packaging

Supportive team culture

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Home Care team covering Port Macquarie and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to support independence at home.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development as part of a values-driven organisation committed to well-being for older Australians.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to assess OT needs and develop programs for aged care clients.
• Experience in aged care services including rehabilitation and community settings.
• Understanding of reablement and restorative care models.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy with common software.
• Alignment with BaptistCare's values and mission.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based OT assessments and interventions for aged care clients.
• Support reablement and restorative care to maintain client independence at home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Engage with clients and families to set goals and document progress.

Skills

Assessment skills

Program development

Reablement

Restorative care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Home Care team covering Port Macquarie and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to support independence at home.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development as part of a values-driven organisation committed to well-being for older Australians.