Occupational Therapist (Community Age Care)

Suncare Community Services; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A community service organization in Hervey Bay is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide services in aged care. Responsibilities include managing customer presentations, conducting assessments, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with AHPRA. The role offers flexibility in hours and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in providing OT services, preferably in aged care.
• First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide variety of customer presentations.
• Support customers in achieving daily living and mobility goals.
• Conduct assessments and develop therapy plans.
• Collaborate with clients and families for holistic care.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with AHPRA

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Community Age Care)

Suncare is committed to “Making People’s Lives Better”. We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisation and, as a values-based organisation, we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by: Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people’s lives better.

To support the exciting growth of our Allied Health and Clinical Services team, we have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist, passionate about community age care, to provide services to our Hervey Bay region customers.

The role

Reporting to a Team Leader – Allied Health Care, you will:

• Manage a wide variety of customer presentations across aged care funding areas, including Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, and Short-Term Restorative Care
• Support customers in achieving their goals related to daily living, mobility, and community participation
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored therapy plans
• Assist with the provision of simple and complex equipment prescription, and major and minor home modifications
• Collaborate with clients, families, carers, GP’s and other professionals to ensure holistic care
• Stay updated with best practices through ongoing professional development

The role is available as a permanent full-time or part time position (Monday to Friday). There is flexibility with fortnightly hours, and we invite you to outline your preference in your cover letter.

Our team enjoys meeting customers in their home to provide OT services and also the flexibility and autonomy to complete administrative tasks either at home or at a Suncare office.

What you will bring to our team

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• Significant practical experience or extensive knowledge in providing OT Services, preferably in a Rehabilitation and/or Aged Care setting
• Effective interpersonal, communication, organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A great attitude, willingness to learn new things, and the ability and desire to listen to customers and understand their needs, wants and goals
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to use your own insured vehicle for work purposes

What we can offer

At Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Flexible working options
• A friendly, supportive team environment that values all voices
• Monthly Clinical Professional Development opportunities and a CPD allowance for individual learning goals
• Fitness Passport and health and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Advanced technology to support you in your role
• Comprehensive induction plus ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities in a rewarding, growth industry
• This position is eligible for QLeave

Apply process

Ready to join our team of over 800 staff and 200 volunteers committed to making people’s lives better? Please apply by including your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical, demerit point/driving history and reference checks.

We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website http://www.suncare.org.au

Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.

Is this role expired?

Not indicated as expired in the description.