Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care at Catholic Healthcare | AU | Rezi

Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care at Catholic Healthcare

Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care

Catholic Healthcare · AU

6 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care

Catholic Healthcare · AU

6 days ago
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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Equipment prescription
  • Pressure care
  • Home modifications
  • Falls prevention
  • Wellness models of care
  • Reablement models of care
  • Community health sector
  • Aged care
  • Disability service system

Location

  • Northern Sydney

Work Type

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Permanent

Experience Level

  • Post graduate experience

Education Level

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Salary/Compensations

  • Up to $57 per hour
  • Up to $18,550 tax free

Benefits

  • Paid travel time
  • KM’s reimbursed ($1.11 per km)
  • Not-for-profit tax benefits
  • Access to professional development and clinical support ($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

About the Company

  • Catholic Healthcare has been caring for people for more than 30 years and has 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.
  • A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.