Occupational Therapist at HammondCare

Central Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Functional Care Needs Assessment, Care Goal Setting, Treatment and Intervention, Person-Centred Care, Quality Improvement, Communication, Time Management, Independent Work, Teamwork, AHPRA Registration, Rehabilitation, Aged Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About The Role As an Occupational Therapist (Community) you’ll be a valued member of our growing Clinical Care & Practice Team working closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team to provide tailored and individualised services to people within the community. A typical day will involve assessing functional care needs, setting clear care goals, and providing treatment and intervention. This is an exciting role where you’ll have the autonomy to structure your day and be provided with a broad and varied caseload. This will include client home visits and group activities across a range of settings (in-home rehabilitation or clinic-based). You will deliver person-centred care in an environment that promotes continuous quality improvement consistent with the values of HammondCare and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA). This role is offered on a 12-month maximum term basis at 0.8FTE and covers the Central Coast region. The office is based at Tuggerah. About you A tertiary qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration and practical experience, or sound knowledge in a Rehabilitation or Aged Care setting. This can include inpatient/outpatient, community settings, or both. You’re a strong communicator, and able to plan and manage your time effectively. Enjoy working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and safe driving record to travel between client’s homes and HammondCare locations (travel costs reimbursed). We’ll invest in you Our people are the heart of HammondCare, and we support them by providing learning opportunities, genuine career opportunities, excellent work/life balance and flexibility, as well as a great range of benefits - fuel discounts, low-cost fitness memberships and more. At HammondCare we value teamwork and serving with passion, we reward our people when they go the extra mile and for years of service. HammondCare employees also enjoy not-for-profit tax benefits through salary packaging options. What to expect Please note employment with HammondCare requires the following: National Police check References If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! If you have any questions, please contact Kate Matthews at kmatthews@hammond.com.au HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide tailored and individualized services within the community, which typically involves assessing functional care needs, setting clear care goals, and delivering treatment and intervention. This role requires delivering person-centered care through client home visits and group activities while promoting continuous quality improvement.