Impactful Home Care Occupational Therapist

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Mercy Health in Geelong is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred, home-based services within a multidisciplinary Home Care team. You will assess clients, develop tailored plans, and coordinate with families to achieve meaningful health outcomes.

Join Mercy Health to support independence, navigate assistive technology and home modifications, and participate in ongoing professional development within a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes.
• Assess functional capacity, mobility, falls risk, and home safety.
• Develop, implement, and review goal-focused intervention plans.
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications.
• Deliver reablement and restorative care interventions.
• Support clients to maintain independence in daily activities.
• Collaborate with care partners, nurses, allied health professionals, families and carers.
• Prepare clinical documentation, reports, and funding recommendations.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management and compliance activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor/master in OT

AHPRA registration

Driver’s licence

Clinical assessment

Communication

Person-centred practice

Education

Bachelor or Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mercy Health in Geelong is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred, home-based services within a multidisciplinary Home Care team. You will assess clients, develop tailored plans, and coordinate with families to achieve meaningful health outcomes.

Join Mercy Health to support independence, navigate assistive technology and home modifications, and participate in ongoing professional development within a supportive, patient-focused environment.