About Us:At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, ourstaff and volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy Believe, Excel, Support and Trust underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.orgWhy choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health East (Burwood)Be part of a growing and supportive teamFlexibility and autonomyClinical SupervisionEasy to access withfree on/off site parkingAbove awardhourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental LeaveoptionsNot for profit,values-basedorganisationAbout the role:With a strong focus on enhancing customer wellbeing, as the qualified Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for providing focused home based services for older clientele with a variety of health conditions. You will be providing services under HCP and STRC programsOur service focuses on clients strengths, is goal-directed and aims to maximise independence and autonomy so clients can remain living independently in the community. Our Occupational Therapy team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision and support from the Clinical lead of Occupational Therapy.The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable and adaptable, motivated and committed to the provision of customer centred care, and have the capacity to work well autonomously and in a team environment.About you:You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients. You are motivated to achieve great results, and care about enhancing clients self-esteem and empowering them to manage their health.We are looking for individuals with:Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational TherapyCurrent registration with AHPRADemonstrated knowledge of clinical practiceExperience working in the Community Aged Care sector (Desirable)Experience completing Home safety assessments and Home modification/equipment recommendations(Desirable)Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearanceThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsHave a registered car and current drivers licenseAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care:A current Working With Children Check cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAustralian working rightsAbility to pass a national police clearance and NDIS ClearanceMake 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.pdfFor more information please contact the Recruitment Team atRecruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Occupational Therapist