Occupational Therapist

SilverChain; Peel; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Leave

Salary packaged vehicle

Extra leave

Orientation program

Laptop & phone provided

Travel KM paid

Gym membership

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Multidisciplinary Care team. You will oversee reablement programmes, helping clients re-engage with life in the community while collaborating with therapists, nurses and support staff.

We offer a not-for-profit environment with home-based services, flexible scheduling and a vehicle provided for work-related travel. Candidate must be an allied health professional with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified allied health professional with field experience.
• Strong communication and teaching abilities to support clients and carers.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work autonomously within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee reablement programmes for clients.
• Help clients achieve personal goals to re-engage with the community.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team to ensure best outcomes.
• Provide education and coaching to direct care staff and carers.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education & coaching

Education

Allied health degree

Senior First Aid Certificate

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Calendar software

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.

The Role

Utilize your broad skill set to create and oversee reablement 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. Due to growth, we have two roles available:

Due to growth, we have two roles available. One role will cover our Peel regions (Secret Harbour to Wannanup) The second role will cover Fremantle to Baldvis in Upper South West.

Working Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm or 8.30am - 4.30pm. We will consider a 4 day week for the right applicant. Home garaged vehicle will be provided.

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 per year.

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

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.