Home Care Occupational Therapist – Reablement & Independence

BaptistCare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with salary-packagi

Professional development and mentoring

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and_

Caring organisational culture

Independence at home focus

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Home Care team in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to older clients under aged care funding programs, focusing on reablement and restorative care to help clients maintain independence at home.

You'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contribute to client-centred care plans, and utilise your clinical skills to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Postgraduate experience in aged care, rehabilitation, or community settings.
• Understanding of reablement and restorative care models.
• Driver's licence or access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions to aged care clients.
• Focus on reablement and restorative care to enable independence at home.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current first aid certificate

Job description

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Home Care team in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to older clients under aged care funding programs, focusing on reablement and restorative care to help clients maintain independence at home.

You'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contribute to client-centred care plans, and utilise your clinical skills to improve quality of life.