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Occupational Therapist

  • Northcote, Victoria, Australia, 3070
  • Full time

Occupational Therapist North Melbourne Metro Region HCP & STRC

About Us:

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

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

  • Be Part of Our Team: Join our established and expanding Allied Health team in the North Metro Region, providing essential services in Community Aged Care.
  • Community-Focused Role: This role is primarily home-based, providing the opportunity to work directly with clients in their own environments and make a significant impact on their daily lives.
  • Client Focus: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults, supporting them through both Home Care Packages and Short Term Restorative Care programs.
  • 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 organisation.  

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 providing high-quality physiotherapy services to a diverse caseload of older adults, including both Home Care Package and Short Term Restorative Care clients

As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing occupational therapy services within the North Metro region. You’ll be responsible for providing home-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP) and Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs.  

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.

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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