Occupational Therapist

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to work from our Pinjarra Hills office and across the Brisbane North region. You will deliver patient-centred occupational therapy within primary health care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring care is culturally safe and compliant with funding guidelines.

The role emphasizes holistic care, client education, and quality improvement, with a commitment to diverse communities and high standards of professional

Qualifications

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Understanding of Bolton Clarke service model and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Ability to establish trust, maintain confidentiality and record keeping.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Coordinate with internal, visiting and external providers for integrated service delivery.
• Provide follow-up monitoring and care as directed.
• Deliver education sessions to clients participating in health programs.
• Conduct home-based assessments of ADLs, mobility and home safety.
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality.
• Engage with stakeholders to improve client care and services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Registration as Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of home based occupational therapy services in a customer led organisation. This includes providing clients and caregiver available options and solutions within assessment brief and funding guidelines. The role is pivotal to the delivery of appropriate consumer centred therapy focussed on quality outcome for the client. This position will be based out of our Pinjarra Hills office and working across the Brisbane North region, including Murrumba Downs, Aspley, Chermside, Lutwyche, Fortitude Valley and surrounding suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients within the context of primary health care in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner, in keeping with accepted best practice standards
• Ensure integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal, visiting and external providers
• Provide follow-up monitoring and care as directed through health assessments
• Incorporate holistic approach to health care that incorporates health promotion activities according to community and organisational priorities
• Deliver education sessions to clients participating in health education programs and in-service education in areas relevant to Occupational Therapy service provision as required
• Work closely with the local community teams and key stakeholders to support regular tracking of progress in monitoring client progress and care, ensuring feedback is provided to staff supporting implementation of changes in response to identified gaps
• Conduct home based Occupational Therapy assessments including all areas of activities of daily living, mobility and home safety
• Ensure recommendations meet all legal requirements, and that information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner and that all records are maintained in accordance with pre-agreed standards
• Maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve client care
• Work to foster productive relationships with all organisational programs and support staff
• Work to foster productive working relationships with relevant government departments, hospitals, key providers and other specialist providers including network with occupational therapy services and other practitioners within the region

Qualifications

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting the lives of our clients and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the philosophy and practice of Bolton Clarke's service model and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with a diverse community group
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for clients within the context of organisational framework in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner
• Ability to establishing trust and rapport, maintaining confidentiality and record keeping
• Broad understanding of the Commonwealth and State Health Service system
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and key stakeholders
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to produce accurate client files, develop referral documentation and communicate to other health providers
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

About this location

A new opportunity is now available to join Bolton Clarke, Home & Community Support team.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Ashley Hurman ([e-mail])

We invite you to be part of a welcoming, dedicated and diverse team, and make a big difference to the lives of older Australians.