Occupational Therapy Assistant — Aged Care (PT)

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

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.