- $53.40 - $60.17 per hour + Super
- Full time position available
- Company car to be used for client visits, laptop & mobile phone supplied
Ozcare has a full time opportunity available for an Occupational Therapist to assist our clients within the Bundaberg region.
Your Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll be looking after the most significant people in our organisation - our clients. This is a great opportunity to work across a wide range of client bases - from needing help with basic equipment, through to home modifications to assist our clients to stay safe in their homes and live as independently as possible Your tasks will include:
- Conducting in-home clinical assessments for physical and neurological conditions
- Developing and implementing individual intervention plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals
- ADL and mobility assessments, as well as prescribing aids and equipment to enhance independent living skills e.g. hoists, mobile commode, wheelchairs
- Environmental assessments and recommending home modifications to minimise fall risk and improve access
- Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team, other health care professionals, community providers, and family members to provide holistic care
- Where appropriate, reporting to case managers regarding client conditions and occupational therapy interventions and recommendations. Additionally, making referrals (nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics) as needed to ensure optimal client health outcomes
- Applying for equipment and mobility aids through MASS, GEAT2GO and NDIS funding programs
Your Attributes
We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives.
You have:
- A warm and caring nature
- A genuine interest in helping clients live their best life in their own home
- A positive attitude to health and wellbeing
How You'll Benefit
You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:
- A supportive state-wide Allied Health Team
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Ability to accrue ADOs
- Annual leave loading
- Optional NFP salary packaging, meal entertainment cards totalling $18,550 per year
- Private health insurance discounts
- Uniform and laundry allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
Role Requirements
- Current Police Screening Certificate
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) and Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current Queensland driver's licence
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)s
- Good computer & mobile device skills
We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
📌 Occupational Therapist
🏢 Ozcare
📍 Bundaberg Central