Occupational Therapist

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Griffith; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Work-from-home options

Salary packaging

Supportive team culture

Values-led organisation

Independence at home focus

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care in Griffith is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support clients at home across the Murrumbidgee/Griffith region. The role focuses on assessments and interventions that promote independence, mobility and confidence for older Australians receiving home care services.

You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team guided by BaptistCare's Well-Living approach, with flexible hybrid work options, professional development opportunities and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Experience assessing OT needs and creating home care programs for aged care clients
• Post-graduate experience in aged care, rehab or community settings
• Understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT assessments and interventions for home care clients
• Support independence, mobility and confidence in daily living
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care

Skills

Assessment ability

Reablement/restorative care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver’s license

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Griffith NSW

Hybrid

11d ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians – while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment.

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work
• Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff
• Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home

About the role

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist PT, to join our growing team in the Murrumbidgee/Griffith and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.

Your team

You will be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living approach, we focus on empowering clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community and memories they love most. Together we help people feel loved, valued and respected every day.

About you

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated abilityto assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community
• Post graduate experience working with in a variety of aged care services, including rehabilitation and community settings
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated computer literacy
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and mission
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance.

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 76,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

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