Islhd - Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Aged Care Assessment Team

Employment Type: Various Temporary Full Time and Part Time until 29th June 2025 with the possibility of extensionFacility: David Berry Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ497872Applications Close: 11th July 2024
..Working in the community and recent Aged Care experience would be an advantage. Various Temporary Full Time and Part Time positions available until 29 June 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to funding..
What you'll be doingThe key role is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive Aged Care Assessments, referral, support and information to patient/client/carer of clients regarding services that require access to Australian commonwealth funded Aged Care placement or alternate services. The role also contributes to the formulation of care plans to meet the needs of the elderly person and their carer, according to Department of Health and Aging ACAT guidelines. The role aims to provide efficient, effective, consistent and timely assessment of clients. It ensures that there is a uniformity and equity of access for patients in acute care facilities as well as community clients who require ACAT assessments for Residential Care, entry to TACP, or community packages whilst working within the legislative requirements of the Aged Care Act 1997..What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract..Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds..Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months..Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing..Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence..Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:.Selection Criteria * Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA.

• Current class C NSW drivers licence or equivalent.
• Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated discipline specific clinical experience working in relevant Aged Care setting and proven ability to undertake comprehensive Aged Care Assessments and formulate, and implement appropriate care plans for older people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aged Care programs and services, recent /relevant Aged Care reforms, and residential placement requirements.
• Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
• Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice to occupational therapy.

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