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Form of work Up to $18,549 of your income tax-free through salary packaging
Use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference
Benefit from opportunities for career growth and skill development
Permanent Part-time positions
About us
Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential, home care, and retirement living services for senior Australians. Our dedicated team of 1000 care professionals work tirelessly to deliver personalised support and care to more than 1,600 aged care residents and home care consumers. We believe in empowering our consumers to live their lives with dignity and choice every day.
About The Role
In an exciting role as Allied Health Professional - Occupational Therapist working across Community and transactional care.
Be an integral part of our Allied Health team, helping to shape the direction for Allied Health within the organisation
Work closely with the Allied Health Team Leader, and Allied Health Professionals, Site Care manager and other Clinical team members within Community and Transactional care.
Work closely with other members of the health team, to identify client care needs, plan interventions and review outcomes of care
Supporting residents and client to achieve their individual goals
Get to work with a growth mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement activities within the organisation
Provide clinical support to the Transitional Care and Community program teams and act as an escalation point
Provide oversight of external provider’s clinical assessments and equipment prescription
Facilitate group programs as directed by treating therapist and support Leisure and Lifestyle program on site
About you
Relevant qualification in an Allied Health profession (Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in area of expertise
New OT qualified degree graduates are encouraged to apply
Current registration with relevant registration authority as per legislation
Ability to provide education, support and coaching to direct care employees, clients and their families
Well-developed communication (written and face-to-face) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers families and direct care employees
Knowledge of the aged care quality standards (desirable)
Leadership experience in residential aged care or home care (desirable)
Candidates may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment with the successful candidate requiring the current Flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccinations (2 doses and 1 booster). The successful candidate will also require a National Police Check for the purposes of working unsupervised in aged care or NDIS worker clearance.
Why LHG?
Work with passion and purpose to drive positive outcomes in an inspiring and stimulating work environment
Utilise your skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of senior Australians
Receive coaching and mentoring from our experienced managers who are invested in your growth and development
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