Occupational Therapist Job Description
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting residents' physical and psycho-social wellbeing through personalised therapy programs.
You will work collaboratively with our Allied Health and Clinical teams to create a supportive environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home.
* Develop meaningful relationships with residents ensuring their needs, interests, routines and preferences are respected.
* Assess the physical and psycho-social functioning of residents.
* Plan and implement appropriate treatment and activity programmes taking into account resident preferences, medical requirements, input from other health professionals and service policy and procedures.
* Identify, document and report on resident wellbeing and any change in status ensuring the electronic healthcare management system is updated.
* Monitor equipment and ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out.
* Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities.
* Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and volunteers who are assisting with the program.
* Assist in the education and training of all staff in safe manual handling techniques.
* Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on the outcome of programs for the residents.
About the Facilities
Karri & Tuart Lodge is a newly refurbished 110-bed Residential Care Centre offering permanent, respite and secured dementia care.
Our two-storey Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge is located in the coastal suburb of Merriwa within RAAFA's Cambrai Village.
Benefits of Working with Us
* Competitive Rates - we continue to support our people with above award rates across our facilities.
* Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549.
* Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts.
* Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability.
* Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues.
* Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends.
* Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free.
* Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups.