Occupational Therapist

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Health insurance discounts

Referral rewards

Career advancement

Additional leave

Pastoral care

Employee assistance program

Free flu shots

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to support community aged care clients across the Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay region. You will manage referrals, assess functional capacity, and provide interventions to improve independence and quality of life.

The role requires registration with AHPRA, a degree in Occupational Therapy, current First Aid/CPR and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate.
• Current Drivers Licence with own reliable vehicle.
• Registration with AHPRA.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals for Occupational Therapy services.
• Assess clients’ functional capacity and ADLs, including home environment assessments.
• Provide OT input to improve independence and quality of life.
• Recommend assistive technology and home modifications as needed.
• Educate clients on energy conservation, falls prevention and stress management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximise client outcomes.
• Contribute to care plans addressing personal ADLs and safety concerns.
• Ensure OT services reflect best practice and evidence-based care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Autonomous work

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

AtAnglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled team deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. When you join our team you will see how our values of Hope, Love, Care and Humility drive our practice and decision making daily.

Our Wide Bay Home and Community Care is looking for a dedicated and community focused Occupational Therapist.

About the role:

Anglicare is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in the Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay region with community aged care clients.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Manage internal and external referrals for Occupational Therapy services
• Assess clients’ functional and ergonomic capacity, limitations and potential.
• Assess clients’ cognition and decision‑making capacity with respect to Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Complete home environment assessments.
• Provide Occupational Therapist input that is aimed at improving clients’ functional independence and quality of life.
• Recommend, trial and assist to obtain necessary assistive technology (aids and equipment).
• Facilitate appropriate minor and major home modifications, which may involve referral and co‑ordination with other agencies.
• Provide education to clients regarding energy conservation, joint protection, falls prevention, work simplification, stress management and relaxation.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to maximise client outcomes, by including attending case conferences as required to advise on client care, assessment results and progress.
• Contribute as required to care plans that address personal ADLs, including manual handling and other workplace health and safety concerns.
• Ensure all Occupational Therapy services reflect best practice, including evidence based practice.

Requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence with own reliable vehicle
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• First Aid and CPR Certification

About you:

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability to competently assess functional ability of clients in a community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and review collaborative OT services.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients and their families and/or carers to maximise client outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a community based multidisciplinary team environment, including the capacity to negotiate with a range of stakeholders, operate flexibly, and have the capacity to problem solve.
• Ability to work autonomously and plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality management principles in the clinical setting.

What We Offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging:Unlock up to $15,900 tax‑free for essentials like rent and utilities, plus an extra $2,650 for entertainment
• Exclusive Employee Discounts:Enjoy fantastic deals at some of Australia's top retailers.
• Health Perks:Benefit from a 6% discount on Bupa Health Insurance
• Referral Rewards:Refer friends and earn up to $300 for each successful candidate you bring on board.
• Career Advancement:We believe in promoting from within! Explore exciting opportunities through our internal job board.
• Extra Time Off: Purchase additional annual leave to recharge.
• Supportive Environment:Access pastoral care and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free Flu Shots:Stay healthy with complimentary annual vaccination
  

Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please call our Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator, Stephanie Kettle, on 5459 5331.