Occupational Therapist

SilverChain; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Study Leave

Referral rewards

Salary packaged vehicle

Extra leave

Orientation programme

Devices provided (laptop, smartphone)

Travel reimbursements

Gym membership

Health insurance discount

Social club discounts

Mental health support

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Multidisciplinary Care team in Geraldton and surrounding areas. You will create and oversee re-enablement programmes, helping clients regain independence and re-engage with community life.

Working weekdays 8am–4pm with potential for a 4-day week. Retention bonus and relocation package offered for the right candidate, plus ongoing professional development and great support from a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in allied health profession with demonstrated experience in field of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use appropriate treatment and assessment methods.
• Well developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers, families and direct care employees.
• Demonstrated ability to provide education, support and coaching to direct care employees, clients and their carers.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously together with a team focus to participate and contribute to business unit and organisational objectives.
• Problem solving, negotiation and influencing skills to determine and implement appropriate care plans.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and calendar management software to prepare correspondence and effective documentation.
• A demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach to co-ordinate and schedule resources whilst responding to client needs.
• A demonstrated understanding of service provision, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Previous experience in a community or residential environment within the aged care industry.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients to achieve unique goals set by you, that will have them re-engage within the community.
• Oversee re-enablement programmes for clients.
• Coordinate and schedule resources while responding to client needs.

Skills

Relevant qualification in alliedhealth

Demonstrated knowledge of treatment/ab

Communication skills

Education, support and coaching

Time management and organisation

Autonomy with teamwork

Problem solving and negotiation

Computer literacy (word, spreadsheets,

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Join a passionate and collaborative team that promotes autonomy, innovation and work life balance.

As part of our growing Multidisciplinary Care team, you will work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nursing, podiatry and therapy assistants.

For this role we are offering a Retention bonus along with a Relocation package

The Role

Utilize your broad skill set to create and oversee re-enablement programmes for our clients. Assisting clients to achieve unique goals set by you, that will have them re-engage within the community, will bring you immense job satisfaction.

Witnessing your clients return to their best lives will be the most rewarding experience for you as an Allied Health professional.

At Silverchain, we endeavour to have our team members working as close to home as possible. This role will cover Geraldton and surrounds.

Working Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. We will consider a 4 day week for the right applicant.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant qualification in allied health profession with demonstrated experience in field of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use appropriate treatment and assessment methods.
• Well developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers, families and direct care employees.
• Demonstrated ability to provide education, support and coaching to direct care employees, clients and their carers.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously together with a team focus to participate and contribute to business unit and organisational objectives.
• Problem solving, negotiation and influencing skills to determine and implement appropriate care plans.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and calendar management software to prepare correspondence and effective documentation.
• A demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach to co-ordinate and schedule resources whilst responding to client needs.
• A demonstrated understanding of service provision, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Previous experience in a community or residential environment within the aged care industry.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable

What We're Offering

• Professional Development supported & Study Leave supported.
• Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher.
• Salary packaged vehicle options.
• Opportunity to purchase extra leave .
• Comprehensive orientation programme.
• Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone)
• Travel KM’s paid if using own car.
• Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues.
• Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF.
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change.
• Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist.

Why Choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

Silverchain were very supportive with my onboarding – a clear orientation plan and buddy visits to help me understand the role. Being in community aged care allows me to be on the road, have autonomy with my daily calendar, seeing clients in different programs and being out and about.

Work life balance is great. Being able to work from home or in the office gives me the flexibility as needed. Most of all, the clients are fun to work with and I have learnt so many clinical and non-clinical skills about being an OT

Alex, Occupational Therapist at Silverchain