Occupational Therapist

Jewish Care Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,208 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Purchased leave up to 4 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work hours

No marketing required

Job summary

A community service provider in Melbourne is looking for an Occupational Therapist to support older adults. This part-time role offers a diverse mix of work, including assessments and care plan development in clients' homes and Active Living Centres. Applicants must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with AHPRA. This position promotes work-life balance and a manageable caseload.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of service delivery in community aged care.
• Experience in developing and evaluating group programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment of clients and development of individualised care plans.
• Perform client reviews using appropriate outcome measures.
• Promote independence and functional abilities.

Skills

Wellness Reablement approach

Cultural diversity understanding

Client independence promotion

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with AHPRA

Job description

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• Permanent Part-Time, 22.8 hours per week
• Diverse mix of work in clients' homes, Active Living Centres and WFH
• Be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team
  

Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to step back from full-time practice, this is a great opportunity to enjoy manageable caseloads and genuine work-life balance.

At Jewish Care Victoria, you’ll be part of our Active Living Services team supporting older adults through a person-centred, evidence-based approach that prioritises continuity of care and long-term outcomes.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to truly connect with your clients - helping them stay active and independent in the community they love.

What you will do:

• Initial assessment of clients and development of individualised care plans
• Perform client reviews using appropriate outcome measures
• Promote independence and functional abilities for both residential and community clients, with a strong focus on health promotion
• Communicate client outcomes at relevant clinical/team meetings and documentation in the client data base
• Promotion and understanding of cultural diversity in care services
  

You will have:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated knowledge of a Wellness Reablement approach to service delivery in community aged care
• Experience in the development, facilitation and evaluation of group programs is desirable, but not essential
• Proven clinical experience in community aged care or a related field
  

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years.Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging- as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
• Purchased leave - up to 4 weeks additional time off to enhance your work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Boost your skills and build your career in the community space with guidance from an experienced clinician
• Enjoy the flexibility of a manageable caseload that supports work-life balance, while meeting a realistic billable time KPI
• No business development or marketing required - clients are referred internally and externally
• Staff Referral Bonus Program
• Reward & Recognition - our STAR program reflects our commitment to celebrating and acknowledging staff who embody our core values in their daily work
  

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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