Occupational Therapy Lead

at  Baptcare

Allied Health Lead – Occupational Therapy
Permanent Full-Time
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.
About the Role
The Allied Health Lead will work within In Home Care in partnership with Baptcare management and staff to contribute to organisational performance and employee engagement through assisting management and staff to become superior performers; and, when significant change is required, transforming the organisation in the achievement of new directions and goals. Leading a team of dedicated occupational therapists, you will provide support and mentorship in providing quality care to our clients in the community.
Key Duties
Effectively lead teams so every customer gets safe and effective care and clinical care, that is best practice, tailored to individual needs and optimises health and wellbeing.
Support intake of new consumers, undertaking thorough assessment, care planning, and goal setting, and complete review or reassessment processes as required.
As a part of a multidisciplinary team, ensure clinical care reflects current best practice guidelines and respects the individual needs and preferences of the customer.
Operate according to Baptcare’s procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with organisation and regulatory requirements, including all aspects of workplace health and safety legislation applicable to role.
Report WHS hazards, injuries and incidents (including near misses).
Act responsibly to protect your safety and the safety of others.
Support and facilitate growth withing the Occupational Therapy department.
About You
You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in the IHC space. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

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