About the role
VMCH is seeking a Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multi-disciplinary team within the At-home Aged Care program. This full-time ongoing position is perfect for a confident and positive individual who wants to join an organisation who lives by their strong values to help strengthen our community. As a VMCH OT, you will provide allied health support to our clients within the Melbourne Region of Victoria; you will be based in Wantirna and will travel when required. You will adopt an approach to working with clients that is goal orientated and one of wellness, reablement and capacity building which involves working with clients and their support networks to maximise their independence and quality of life. More specifically, you will:
1. Provide high quality and person centred OT and Physio services including assessment and development of comprehensive goal oriented treatment and care plans, home assessment, equipment prescription and report writing
2. Complete thorough functional assessments including identification of appropriate accommodation settings or complex home modifications required for clients to live in a safe and supportive environment
3. Demonstrate a range of intervention and therapy strategies to address needs that relate to activities of daily living, functional performance, fine motor skills, motor planning, sensory processing, perceptual motor handling and positive behaviour support
4. Provide therapy supports in the clients chosen environment including their homes and / or specialist accommodation
Skills & Experience
5. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and / or Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration
6. Sound theoretical and demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of complex conditions that may impact people with a disability, the aged and their carers
7. Knowledge and skill in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic plans and services for the elderly
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working independently, including office based or remote off-site location
9. A current Victorian driver's license
10. Evidence of 2022/2023 Flu Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination
11. 1-2 years of experience required
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
12. A positive and supportive workplace culture
13. Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
14. Ongoing professional development
15. A competitive salary
16. Employee Assistance Program
17. Paid parental leave
18. Praise program – where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff
Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying: