Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - Recreation

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

12.75% super

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant – Senior (Recreation) to join the Gold Coast Health team at Southport, QLD. You will utilise advanced level clinical and recreational skills to support intervention programs and promote participation in self-care and social activities.

The role offers permanent part-time work (60.8 hours per fortnight) with superannuation of 12.75% and a leave loading of 17.5%, in a diverse, supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Certificate/qualifications above or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Evidence of vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
• TB screening and vaccination status as required.
• Driver Licence and good conduct.

Responsibilities

• Utilise advanced level clinical and recreational skills to perform a wide range of intervention and clinical support activities.
• Acquire high level knowledge and skills in effective behavioural support strategies.
• Identify and implement changes to the intervention and treatment programs.
• Ensure patients participate in purposeful occupations including self-care and social/recreational activities.

Education

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant

Advanced certificate in Disability Studies

Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy)

Job description

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant – Senior (Recreation) to join the Gold Coast Health team at Southport, QLD. You will utilise advanced level clinical and recreational skills to support intervention programs and promote participation in self-care and social activities.

The role offers permanent part-time work (60.8 hours per fortnight) with superannuation of 12.75% and a leave loading of 17.5%, in a diverse, supportive workplace.