Occupational Therapist - Hunter

Uniting; Mount Hunter; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax free salary packaging entitlements

Tax free meal & entertainment card

Hands on training and development

Mentoring with a leading provider

Job summary

An innovative not-for-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to enhance the health and wellbeing of mature clients. This rewarding role involves providing tailored therapy services, conducting assessments, and promoting independence through effective interventions. Join a team that values inclusivity and compassion, where your contributions will positively impact clients and the community. With hands-on training and development opportunities, this position offers a chance to grow professionally while making a difference in people's lives. If you're passionate about supporting others in achieving their goals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current AHPRA Registration and First Aid/CPR certificates needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home modifications and assessments for clients.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions and health promotion.

Skills

Aged Care Experience

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Health Screening

Functional Assessments

Education

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy

Master in Occupational Therapy

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Australian Driver’s License

Job description

At Uniting, we are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our clients.

This role is central to delivering a holistic, person-centred approach to support our mature clients, maximise their mobility and functional capacity, and therefore their independence and wellbeing.

The Occupational Therapist will provide relevant professional services based on the needs and goals of the individual client. This role is based in Hamlyn Terrace and will require travel around the Hunter and Central Coast region.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Home modification reports
• Aids/equipment assessment and recommendations
• Occupational therapy interventions and education
• Health promotion activities and advice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master or relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Current Australian Driver’s License and access to your own vehicle

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working in an Aged Care environment - Aged care experience is desirable
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with others
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and be confident working autonomously when required
• Ability to organise and conduct health screening and functional assessments

At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

Further to this we offer:

• Join an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the community
• Hands on training, development and mentoring with a leading provider
• Tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $16,000 per year
• Tax free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year

What’s next?

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started!

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.