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Occupational Therapist

  • Kingsville, VIC, Australia, 3012
  • Full time

Occupational Therapist - West Melbourne Metro Region – Home Care Package

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org.

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (West Melbourne Metro Region)?

  • Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services in the West Melbourne Metro Region and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care.
  • Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the flexibility of remote work with the opportunity to collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health space and dedicated office areas that provide an ideal environment for administrative tasks and report writing.
  • Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.
  • Above award hourly rates.  
  • Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually.  
  • Annual Leave loading.  
  • Career pathways, education, and training opportunities.  
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff.  
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options.  
  • Not for profit, values-based organization.  

About the role:

  • Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team, where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop alongside the service
  • Education and Professional Development: We provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
  • Contribute to the innovation and evolution of our Allied Health service model, with the opportunity to implement best practices and influence future service delivery.

As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our innovative service in the West Melbourne metro region. You'll be responsible for providing focused home-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP).

Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead of Occupational Therapy.

About You:

You are a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in a full-time opportunity or working 4 days per week.

This is the place for you if you have:

  • Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current registration with AHPRA.
  • Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele.
  • The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently.
  • Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
  • Have a valid driver's license and access to a car.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
  • Commitment to our BEST values.
  • Graduates need not apply.

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

  • A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card.
  • Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Australian working rights.
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance.

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Occupational Therapist PD.pdf

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

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