Our Stafford Home & Community Service is looking for a passionate and community focused Occupational Therapist on a full-time basis.
The overall purpose of the Occupational Therapist is to improve or maintain our client's independent functioning in all aspects of living. You may assist people who are limited by physical or psychological illness, neurological dysfunction, developmental delay or the ageing process. The practice of Occupational Therapy encompasses evaluation, consultation and treatment.
* Manage internal and external referrals, which may include implementing a waiting list priority tool.
* Assess clients' functional and ergonomic capacity, limitations and potential.
* Assess clients' cognition and decision‐making capacity with respect to Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
* Provide Occupational Therapist input that is aimed at improving clients' functional independence and quality of life.
* Recommend, trial and assist to obtain necessary assistive technology (aids and equipment).
* Facilitate appropriate minor and major home modifications, which may involve referral and co‐ordination with other agencies.
Mandatory requirements
* Current National Police Certificate or NDIS Clearance/Yellow Card
* Current Driver's Licence with own reliable vehicle
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Current registration with AHPRA
* First Aid and CPR Certification
* Membership or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists, Queensland
About you
* Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability to competently assess functional ability of clients in a community setting.
* Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and review collaborative OT services.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a community based multidisciplinary team environment, including the capacity to negotiate with a range of stakeholders, operate flexibly, and have the capacity to problem solve.
* Ability to work autonomously, plan and prioritise work effectively.
Why you'll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland
* Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
* Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
* Value‐driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
* Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
* Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
* Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre‐tax dollars!
* Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
* Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
* Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
* Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
* A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.
Interested?
Please apply online attaching your current resume and responding to the screening questions.
Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.
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