Allied Health Practitioner - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists
Nursing & Allied Health Division – Community Care 

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 primary purpose of these roles is to provide specific Occupational Therapy assessments and services to Baptcare customers. Services may be provided in the customer's home and in Baptcare Therapy centres. The Occupational Therapists shall work with customers to identify goals and provide therapeutic interventions to promote independence, reablement and promote wellbeing.

Duties:

• Conduct assessments to determine supports required to assist in achieving customer goals 
• Work collaboratively with all/other Allied Health staff and supervise Allied Health assistants as required 
• Develop capability across Baptcare by sharing knowledge/skill transfer 
• Operate according to Baptcare’ s values, policies, procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with organisation and regulatory requirements, including all aspects of workplace health and safety legislation applicable to the role

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career an Occupational Therapist. Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• AHPRA Registration related to an Allied Health specialty or registration by a professional board recognised by AHPRA
• Minimum one year experience in a similar role in the Community Aged Care sector- Desirable
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.
• A warm, compassionate, and reliable team member.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in the local community in a friendly and supportive environment
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference in the lives of our vulnerable community members.
• Career opportunity growth within the department 
• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging up to $18,500 per annum
• Full travel and KM reimbursement 
• Access to confidential counselling and support services  

Mandatory:

• Applicants must hold work rights in Australia
• Hold current Victorian Drivers license, registered and fully insured vehicle  
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History
• Must have two doses of Covid-19 vaccination

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

If you require support with the application process, please contact Ashley Williams ********@baptcare.org.au

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respect