Location – traveling to visit clients where you live and surrounding areas
Full Time or Part Time (min 3 days, flexible on days and hours)
Pay rate – up to $54.50 per hour (based on experience) + up to $18,550 tax free +superannuation
Autonomous and rewarding role in a very supportive team
VISA sponsorship available for registered AHPRA candidates
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We have celebrated 30 years of providing care in 2024 and we now have 5800+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
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.
Day to day this role looks like:
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
To be successful in this role you'll need:
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
What we can offer you:
Paid travel time & KM's reimbursed
Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
Access to professional development and clinical support (up to $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
A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.