Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 47,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time & KM reimbursed

Not-for-profit tax benefits

CPD allowance

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave

40+ Locations NSW and QLD

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in NSW seeks an Occupational Therapist for a varied, autonomous role in Community Aged Care, on a permanent part-time basis (minimum 3 days per week, flexible on days and hours).

You will visit clients at home, conducting comprehensive OT assessments and delivering interventions to promote health, independence and safe living in the community, with travel around Dubbo and surrounds.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with post graduate experience.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Commitment and enthusiastic approach towards working with clients, families, carers and advocates.
• Experience in equipment prescription, pressure care, home modifications and falls prevention for older adults.
• Industry knowledge of local and international wellness and reablement models of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for clients, including those with multiple and complex needs.
• Provide OT services and programs, including home assessments and advice on activities of daily living with recommendations involving home modifications, equipment prescription, care planning and education.
• Facilitate and assist in development of community based Health and Wellness programs and groups.
• Involve clients and carers in developing care plans that are person centred and reablement focused.
• Provide support, education and direction to community workers and staff to assist them to best support our clients.
• Submit individual applications for home modifications and equipment in accordance with program guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the wider allied health team, including nurses, physiotherapists, fitness instructors and allied health assistants.

Skills

Equipment prescription

Pressure care

Home modifications

Falls prevention

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with post graduate experience

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

• Location – travel around Dubbo and surrounds
• Part Time (min 3 days, flexible on days and hours)
• Pay rate – up to $57 per hour (based on experience) + up to $18,550 tax free +superannuation
• Sponsorship available for candidates with AHPRA seeking PR
• Autonomous and rewarding role in a very supportive team

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6,000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

This is a unique opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking for a varied and autonomous role in Community Aged Care on a Full-time or Part-time permanent basis.

Your role will include visiting clients in their homes, providingcomprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments and interventions that promote health, wellnessand independence whilst supporting them to continue living safely in the community.

Day to day this role looks like:

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for clients, including those with multiple and complex needs.
• Provide specific OT services and programs, including home assessments and advice on activities of daily living with recommendations involving home modifications, equipment prescription, care planning and education
• Facilitate and assist in development of a range of community based Health and Wellness programs and groups
• Involve clients and carers in developing care plans that are person centred and reablement focused.
• Provide support, education and direction to community workers and staff to assist them to best support our clients
• Submit individual applications for home modifications and equipment in accordance with program guidelines
• Work collaboratively withthe wider allied health team,including nurses, physiotherapists, fitness instructors and allied health assistants
• Face to face clinical work and minimum travel time between clients with time allocated for administration and reporting
• Ongoing liaison with external agencies and suppliers to arrange services and products required by the clients in accordance with policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with post graduate experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Commitment and enthusiastic approach towards working with the clients, families, carers and advocates.
• Experience in equipment prescription, pressure care, home modifications and falls prevention for older adults
• Industry knowledge of local and international wellness and reablement models of care
• Experience working in a community setting and demonstrated knowledge of the aged and disability service system in the community health sector - desirable but not essential
• Current Drivers Licence and registered and insured motor vehicle
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you:

• Paid travel time & KM’s reimbursed ($1.11 per km)
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Access to professional development and clinical support (up to $2,000 CPD allowance per year)
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds