Occupational Therapist - BaptistCare

Key benefits :

• Work from home and enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Make a difference by providing a comprehensive service
• Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another
• Supportive, positive team environment and be valued for what you do
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and wellness programs
• Utilise your clinical skills to empower older community to live independently at home

The role :

Due to growth, we are looking for an Occupational Therapis t to join the team.  This role is based in Ballina and surrounding areas with part time hours, flexible working arrangements and work from home.

Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy services to clients under Aged Care funding. These services aim to promote independence and restore functional independence to enable clients to remain living at home.

Your team :

You will be joining an established team who believe in discovering what’s possible in people’s lives and empowering them to live well. Our unique Well-Living approach to care enables our clients to live their best possible lives at home, where they’re surrounded by the people, community and memories they love most. Together as a team, we help people feel loved, valued and respected.

About you :

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency
• Post graduate experience working with a variety of aged care services, including the community setting
• Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients living in the community
• Knowledge of wellness, re-ablement and restorative care approaches
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy and willingness to utilise required software to support a working from home position
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisations values through interactions at work
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable registered vehicle with minimum of Third-Party Insurance

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.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

Successful applications will be subject to a police background check.

I have been an OT for many years now, and I can honestly say that working for BaptistCare and being part of the Allied Health team is the happiest I have been in my OT working life! As an organisation I really do believe we assist our clients to live their best lives, and I am thankful I can be part of that process.” -  Robyn (Occupational Therapist)

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click apply and attach your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria outlined above.  Apply Now!

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Need more information? For role related queries or questions, please contact Gemma Kim on 0419 807 357.

We will not be needing the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time.

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