Occupational Therapist - Home And Community Care

Aged & Community Services Australia; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid travel time

KM reimbursed

Not-for-profit tax benefits

CPD allowance

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Multiple locations

Values-based organisation

Descripción de la vacante

Catholic Healthcare in North Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a varied and autonomous role in Community Aged Care, with options for full-time or part-time permanent employment. You will visit clients at home, perform comprehensive OT assessments, promote health and independence, and develop person-centred care plans in collaboration with clients and carers.

The role focuses on home modifications, equipment prescription, prevention of falls and reablement, with

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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 with the 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

Conocimientos

Passionate

Self Motivation

Allied Health

Physical Therapy

Care Planning

Clinical Skills

Community Health

Occupational Therapy

Nursing Home Care

Assessments

Activities of Daily Living

Administrative Tasks

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist - Home And Community Care

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Passionate Self Motivation Allied Health Physical Therapy Care Planning Clinical Works Community Health Occupational Therapy Nursing Home Care Carrying out Assessments Activities of Daily Living Administrative Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

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, providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments and interventions that promote health, wellness and 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 with the 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

About the Employer

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., Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

About the Candidate

• 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

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