Occupational Therapist

Eldercare; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

On-site parking

Rainbow Tick accreditation

Job summary

Eldercare seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to enhance mobility, independence and wellbeing for residents in our aged care facilities in Mount Barker, SA. This fixed term 0.6 FTE role runs until 30 April 2027 and offers a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with a focus on reablement and group-based exercise.

You will lead 1:1 reablement programs, supervise Mobility Assistants and collaborate with Physiotherapists, Nurses and Dietitians to promote resident-centred care and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Passion for healthy ageing and empowerment.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development of skills.
• Demonstrate behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive 1:1 reablement programs to tackle frailty.
• Lead mobility and exercise for residents to promote independence.
• Provide supervision/direction to Mobility Assistants.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitians and Dementia Specialists.

Skills

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Healthy ageing

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Join Eldercare as an Occupational Therapist and Lead the Way in Enhancing Mobility, Independence and Wellbeing in Aged Care

Type: Fixed Term Part Time (0.6FTE)

Duration: Fixed Term until 30th April 2027

Location: Eldercare Sash Ferguson, Mount Barker

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About the Role

At Eldercare, we know that older people in our care want to remain as healthy and independent as possible. With a gym at each of our facilities, and a thriving reablement program, our Occupational Therapists tackle frailty through intensive 1:1 reablement programs and ongoing group-based exercise.

As an Occupational Therapist at Eldercare, you will work in a large, multidisciplinary environment alongside Physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitians, Social Workers and Dementia Specialists. You will offer supervision and direction to Mobility Assistants, to promote mobility and exercise for all of our residents in the pursuit of individual goals.

Our Occupational Therapists utilise their full range of clinical assessment and treatment skills and enjoy having the time to support residents to achieve their potential. Our team culture embraces innovation by adopting evidence-based and emerging practices into our service model.

Professional support is offered by our two regional Allied Health Team Leaders, and ongoing professional growth is enabled through bi-monthly meetings and the opportunity to develop and implement new practices.

What You Will Bring

• Have a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, with current AHPRA registration
• Have a passion for healthy ageing and empowerment
• Be committed to ongoing learning and development of your skills
• Demonstrate behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• S alary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work in modern facilities with on-site parking
• Join a team that feels more like family

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearanceand comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.