Occupational Therapist

Ageing Australia; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Salary sacrifice up to AU$18,550 p.a.

Free parking on site

Job summary

Amaroo Care Services Limited in Gosnells, WA, seeks an Occupational Therapist to enable independence and participation in daily activities. The role is casual, focused on person-centred rehabilitation and support within the aged care and community health continuum.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, and ensure care plans reflect best practice and client goals. Current AHPRA registration and OT qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care, rehabilitation, or community health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments to evaluate functional abilities and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals.
• Implement interventions to improve independence in activities of daily living.
• Provide evidence-based OT treatment across settings as required.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses and other health professionals for holistic care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Working

Self Motivation

Receptivity

Establishing Trust

Physical Therapy

Adaptive Equipment

Assistive Technology

Care Planning

Customer Service

Clinical Works

Community Health

Occupational Therapy

Multidisciplinary Approach

Rehabilitations

Nursing Home Care

Assessments

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

Tools

Assistive Technology

Adaptive Equipment

Environmental Modifications

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Communication Skills Passionate Team Working Self Motivation Receptivity Establishing Trust Physical Therapy Assistive Technology Adaptive Equipments Care Planning Customer Service Clinical Works Community Health Occupational Therapy Multidisciplinary Approach Rehabilitations Nursing Home Care Carrying out Assessments Activities of Daily Living Therapy Methods Treatment Plans

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the team at Amaroo Care Services Limited on a casual basis. Based in Gosnells, this role offers the flexibility of casual work whilst making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in enabling individuals to achieve independence, improve their quality of life, and participate meaningfully in daily activities. This position is central to our mission of providing person-centred rehabilitation and support services to our community.

What you'll be doing

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate clients' functional abilities, limitations and rehabilitation potential.
• Developing individualised treatment plans tailored to each client's goals, needs and circumstances.
• Implementing therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programmes focused on improving independence in activities of daily living.
• Providing evidence-based occupational therapy treatment across a range of settings as required.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic client care.
• Documenting client progress, treatment outcomes and clinical notes in accordance with professional standards and organisational requirements.

About the Employer

Amaroo Care Services Limited is a leading provider of Retirement Villages, Home Care packages and Residential Aged Care Services. Our team is dedicated to providing person centred care, underpinned by professional expertise and genuine care for our clients. We value creating an inclusive workplace where healthcare professionals can make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

About the Candidate

• Current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as an Occupational Therapist
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in Residential Aged Care, rehabilitation, or community health settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills with the ability to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and make sound professional judgements whilst collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, assistive technology and environmental modifications.
• Genuine commitment to person centred care and a genuine passion for supporting Residents to reach their goals.

We offer a competitive salary with 25% casual loading, super and the ability to salary sacrifice up to $18,550 per annum. We are located in a peaceful Gosnells location, skip the city traffic, free parking on site cafe.

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