Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 399,000 - 510,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,$?

School holidays childcare assistance

Health and wellbeing programs and more

Ongoing training and development to ke

Access to our Employee Assistance Prog

Job summary

Amana Living in Osbourne Park is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic group and individual programs under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. This permanent part-time role offers 40 hours per fortnight and is based in Osbourne Park.

You will support therapy activities, assist with equipment management, and contribute to resident wellbeing and independence while engaging with the clinical team and participating in mandatory training and meetings.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity).
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks.
• Knowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvement.
• NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to attend 4 days paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute.

Responsibilities

• Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan.
• Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living residents/clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Participates in therapy meetings and in organising activities and events for residents based on the interests and preferences of the resident cohort.
• Assists day to day management of therapy equipment on site including equipment cleaning and organising ordering of stock.
• Observes clients responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to clinical team.
• Communicates effectively both written and verbally with the clinical team.
• Works within limits of own knowledge and ability and promptly refers problems or concerns to clinical team or manager, including any deterioration of an individual.
• Supports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipient.
• Identifies and utilises opportunities to use the strengths of the individual to promote and enable independence during normal daily activities such as personal hygiene, and mealtimes.
• Supports the management/clinical team to maintain accreditation compliance with the quality standards.
• Complies with Amana Living policies and procedures; and contributes to continuous improvement systems.
• Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings.

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Position

Based in Osbourne Park, the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide therapeutic group and individual programs and perform delegated client treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

This is a permanent part-time role offering 40 hours per fortnight.

Week 1

Monday: 10:00 – 15:30

Tuesday: 10:00 – 15:30

Wednesday: 10:00 – 15:30

Thursday: 10:00 – 15:30

Week 2

Monday: 10:00 – 15:30

Tuesday: 10:00 – 15:30

Wednesday: 10:00 – 15:30

Thursday: 10:00 – 15:30

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan
• Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living residents/clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapist
• Participates in therapy meetings and in organising activities and events for residents based on the interests and preferences of the resident cohort.
• Assists day to day management of therapy equipment on site including equipment cleaning and organising ordering of stock
• Observes clients responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to clinical team
• Communicates effectively both written and verbally with the clinical team
• Works within limits of own knowledge and ability and promptly refers problems or concerns to clinical team or manager, including any deterioration of an individual
• Supports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipient
• Identifies and utilises opportunities to use the strengths of the individual to promote and enable independence during normal daily activities such as personal hygiene, and mealtimes
• Supports the management/clinical team to maintain accreditation compliance with the quality standards
• Complies with Amana Living policies and procedures; and contributes to continuous improvement systems
• Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings

About You

The successful candidate will have current knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices within health/aged care environment. Will be able to show exceptional organisational skills and the ability to complete busy workloads and respond to changing priorities.

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
• Knowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvement
• NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to attend 4 days paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute