SwanCare St James, Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Introduction: Working at SwanCare means more than a job. We enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. SwanCare is one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961.
About the Role: You will lead the coordination and delivery of allied health and lifestyle services that promote resident wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. The role ensures therapy programs are person-centred, goal-oriented, and responsive to the diverse needs of residents. You will work with physiotherapists, lifestyle teams, and nursing staff to ensure therapy services are culturally appropriate and aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards, supporting regulatory compliance and fostering a positive environment for residents and staff.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and compassionate professional who is passionate about aged care and committed to delivering high-quality, holistic support.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with care staff and other health professionals regarding current resident assessments and changes in health status.
- Collate information from resident progress notes and other sources to formulate appropriate therapy activities.
- Assess and document residents in motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, communication and behavioural areas, including interests and social history.
- Implement ongoing resident evaluations and continually review treatment programs.
- Provide one-on-one and/or group remedial or maintenance treatment as determined by resident care objectives.
- Organise and implement general activity programs for purposeful activity, socialisation, community contact and recreation.
- Provide regular reports on administrative, clinical, and professional matters.
What We Will Offer You
- Being a not-for-profit organisation, attractive salary options to enhance take-home pay.
- A supportive and collaborative work culture.
- Flexible hours to maintain work-life balance.
- Part of an award-winning reward and recognition program.
- Exceptional on-site services and facilities.
- Discounts on health insurance, on-site gym membership and selected retail providers.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Experience in an aged care environment (highly desirable).
- Ability to develop therapy programs based on individual goals, cultural needs, and preferences.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy programs.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- Literacy in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Working rights within Australia.
- National Police Clearance.
Application Process
Please submit a covering letter with your resume. Shortlisting and interviews will begin promptly, so if you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today—we’d love to hear from you!
Seniorities & Employment Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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