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HammondCare is currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to support Aged Care Residents living in our dementia specific residential home in Caulfield. We have flexibility to offer part-time hours and days to suit the successful candidates.
About The Role
Looking to be part of a visionary, dynamic and supportive team seeking to make a significant difference in the lives of older people? Wanting to develop and implement innovative individualised and group programs that will promote health ageing, reablement and best practice dementia care? Wanting to share your skills and experience with a great care team eager to learn?
HammondCare is forming an exciting new internal Allied Health Care Team to work in Residential Care. Whilst having the autonomy to work with residents to achieve the best care outcomes, you will also be part of a broader team of in-house Allied Health professionals working alongside and supporting frontline teams.
Together you will deliver resident-centred, evidence-based care in an environment that reduces excess disability, promotes meaningful engagement in life and strives to implement continuous quality improvement consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and the Australian Occupational Therapy Association.
Essence of the role
* Provision of effective and timely occupational therapy to residents and the appropriate support and advice to their representatives and the HammondCare team, at a service level and across residential care, to meet individual needs and preferences.
* Collaborate closely with residents, their representatives, staff and the broader Allied Health Team to assess functional care needs, set care goals, and provide treatment and interventions to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.
* Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a person-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment.
* Participate in quality improvement projects and continuing professional development.
About You
* Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
* A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
* Practical experience or sound knowledge in Aged Care.
* A current driver's license, safe driving record and access to your own car, with a willingness to travel between HammondCare's sites and services.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
* Demonstrated organisation and time management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a MDT.
About Us
HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia's most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons' mental health.
Benefits
We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:
* Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
* Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
* Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
* 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
* Learning and development opportunities
To Apply
If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now For any specific queries please contact dmcintosh@hammond.com.au
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