Occupational Therapist

HammondCare; Scone; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading remuneration

Salary packaging benefits

Career development opportunities

Additional annual leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to support dementia-focused aged care residents across the Hunter region. The role is based in Cardiff (2 days) and alternates with Scone (1 day every fortnight).

Travel to Scone is compensated with a high base pay rate or access to a fleet vehicle. You will join an in-house Allied Health team, delivering resident-centered, evidence-based care, and contributing to continuous quality improvement within HammondCare’s values and ethics.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
• Experience or knowledge in Dementia and Aged Care preferred.
• Current driver’s licence and access to own car for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to residents and advise representatives and team.
• Assess functional care needs, set goals, and deliver interventions for residents.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Allied Health Team and frontline staff to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Communication

MDT collaboration

Time management

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Registration with AHPRA

Job description

HammondCare is currently looking for an experienced part-time Occupational Therapist to support Aged Care Residents living in our dementia specific residential homes across the Hunter.

This position will be based at Cardiff - 2 days, and every alternate fortnight based 1 day at Scone.

Please note:

• Travel to Scone, NSW will be compensated with a high base pay rate; or access to fleet vehicle located and parked at Waratah, NSW.

About the role

Looking to be part of a visionary, dynamic and supportive team seeking to make a significant difference in the lives of older people? Wanting to develop and implement innovative individualised and group programs that will promote health ageing, reablement and best practice dementia care? Wanting to share your skills and experience with a great care team eager to learn?

HammondCare is forming an exciting new internal Allied Health Care Team to work in Residential Care. Whilst having the autonomy to work with residents to achieve the best care outcomes, you will also be part of a broader team of in-house Allied Health professionals working alongside and supporting frontline teams.

Together you will deliver resident-centred, evidence-based care in an environment that reduces excess disability, promotes meaningful engagement in life and strives to implement continuous quality improvement consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and the Australian Occupational Therapy Association.

Essence of the role

• Provision of effective and timely occupational therapy to residents and the appropriate support and advice to their representatives and the HammondCare team, at a service level and across residential care, to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Collaborate closely with residents, their representatives, staff and the broader Allied Health Team to assess functional care needs, set care goals, and provide treatment and interventions to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.
• Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a person-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and continuing professional development.

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Practical experience or sound knowledge in Dementia (highly regarded) and Aged Care.
• A current driver’s license, safe driving record and access to your own car, with a willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a MDT.

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience.

• Market leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and complete an NDIS Worker’s Screening check.

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes