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1. Part-time position | Flexibility across working days and hours
2. Comprehensive orientation and ongoing support
3. Work in a values-based organisation that prioritises respect, dignity, and quality of life for both residents and staff
* Part-time position | Flexibility across working days and hours
* Comprehensive orientation and ongoing support
* Work in a values-based organisation that prioritises respect, dignity, and quality of life for both residents and staff
About The Role
Baptistcare is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our 98-bed residential aged care facility at Gracehaven in Rockingham. In this role, you will assess residents to identify their capabilities and work to enhance their physical and emotional well-being through person-centered care plans.
You will work closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator to develop and review programs that promote residents' independence and quality of life. You will also provide leadership and clinical supervision to the Lifestyle Coordinator and Therapy and Leisure Partners to ensure care plans are effectively implemented.
Your responsibilities include conducting assessments, monitoring residents' needs, and building trusting relationships with residents based on dignity and respect. You will listen to family concerns, provide guidance on changing needs, and refer for additional support when necessary.
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy health and wellbeing benefits, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice.
Advance your career with up to $3,000 in study assistance per year, plus access to development programs like LinkedIn Learning. We provide a comprehensive orientation, ongoing support, and $1,000 annually for professional development.
About You
You hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist and have a strong understanding of contemporary Occupational Therapy practices, particularly within the aged care sector. Your knowledge extends to the issues and challenges faced in aged care, and you are passionate about applying your skills to this important field.
You are skilled at working within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to care planning and delivery through effective collaboration and negotiation. You understand the importance of a team approach and thrive in environments that require you to work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Above all, you have the ability to connect with older people, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and respect in all interactions. You are committed to providing care that maintains the dignity and quality of life of those you work with, ensuring that they feel heard, valued, and supported.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and lead with compassion and purpose, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
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Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you
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