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Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care

Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care

Catholic HealthcareBlacktown City Council, NSW, Australia
2 days ago
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Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care

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Discover a career where care goes both ways! Catholic Healthcare is celebrating 30 years of providing care with 5,000+ employees. The mission is to promote the dignity, life, and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

Job Details

  • Location – travel around Western Sydney
  • Full Time or Part Time (minimum 3 days, flexible on days and hours)
  • Pay rate – up to $54.50 per hour (based on experience) + up to $18,550 tax free + superannuation
  • Sponsorship available for candidates with AHPRA seeking PR
  • Autonomous and rewarding role in a very supportive team

This is a unique opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking for a varied and autonomous role in Community Aged Care on a Full-time or Part-time permanent basis.

Day To Day Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for clients, including those with multiple and complex needs.
  • Provide specific OT services and programs, including home assessments and advice on activities of daily living with recommendations involving home modifications, equipment prescription, care planning and education.
  • Facilitate and assist in development of a range of community based Health and Wellness programs and groups.
  • Involve clients and carers in developing care plans that are person centred and reablement focused.
  • Provide support, education and direction to community workers and staff to assist them to best support our clients.
  • Submit individual applications for home modifications and equipment in accordance with program guidelines.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider allied health team, including nurses, physiotherapists, fitness instructors and allied health assistants.
  • Face to face clinical work and minimum travel time between clients with time allocated for administration and reporting.
  • Ongoing liaison with external agencies and suppliers to arrange services and products required by the clients in accordance with policies and procedures.

    • Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with post graduate experience.
  • Current AHPRA registration.
  • Commitment and enthusiastic approach towards working with the clients, families, carers and advocates.
  • Experience in equipment prescription, pressure care, home modifications and falls prevention for older adults.
  • Industry knowledge of local and international wellness and reablement models of care.
  • Experience working in a community setting and demonstrated knowledge of the aged and disability service system in the community health sector – desirable but not essential.
  • Current Driver’s Licence and registered and insured motor vehicle.
  • Willingness to apply for a Police Check.

    • What We Can Offer You

  • Paid travel time & KM’s reimbursed.
  • Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax.
  • Access to professional development and clinical support (up to $2,000 CPD allowance per year).
  • Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits.
  • Paid Parental leave.
  • Long Service leave after 5 years.
  • 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move.
  • A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.

    • We know you have many choices of employer – choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

    Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

    Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.

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