Occupational Therapist

Are you a passionate and skilled OT who loves to work with children and families? Join our small team and embrace flexibility, excellence, and fun.

About us

Kids Shine is a small mobile provider of occupational therapy and speech pathology services. 

We work with children aged 0–10, specialising in supporting children with disabilities. We provide therapy supports in homes, schools, and community settings in the northern suburbs of Perth.

We are passionate about: 

• building trusting relationships with the children and caregivers that we work with.
• offering individualised family-centred therapy, tailored to the child’s strengths and interests.
• promoting meaningful inclusion and participation across settings.
• implementing evidence-based practice.
• listening to the lived experience of children and families.

If you are a paediatric Occupational Therapist who shares our passions, we would love to welcome you to our team.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and organised Occupational Therapist who has a genuine love for working with children and their families. 

We welcome applicants looking for full-time or part-time work. Days and hours are flexible, with most work occurring during school terms. We are currently offering a six-month contract, with the possibility of converting your role to permanent after this time. 

In this role, you will be required to:

• complete high-quality clinical assessment, clinical documentation, and report writing. 
• deliver client-centred therapy supports in the areas of regulation, sensory processing, mealtimes, self-care, play and social connections, and fine motor skills.
• provide coaching for caregivers, working towards meaningful inclusion and participation.
• work autonomously from your home between client visits.
• have excellent communication skills to work collaboratively within teams.
• have excellent organisation and time management skills. 

Requirements

• We are looking for someone who is ready to hit the ground running, with a minimum of two years’ experience as a paediatric Occupational Therapist.  
• You must have a current AHPRA registration, basic First Aid, a Working with Children Check, and a national police clearance. 
• As we are a mobile therapy service, you must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between clients within Perth’s northern suburbs in your own vehicle. 

Benefits

At Kids Shine, we prioritise flexibility and clinical excellence. We want you to love your work as much as we do!

We offer:

• an above-market salary, based on your experience.
• five weeks annual leave (pro rata).
• $1000 each year to support your professional development. 
• reimbursement for travel between clients.
• a small, supportive multidisciplinary team, focused on collaboration and client outcomes.
• regular clinical supervision with a senior Occupational Therapist.
• a flexible and manageable caseload of wonderful children and families.
• access to a range of high-quality clinical resources and assessments.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please reach out to Kendra Sunits (Senior Occupational Therapist) on 0423 060 ***. 

To apply to join the Kids Shine team, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role to *****@kidsshine.com.au.

Applications for this position will be accepted until the 5th April 2024, unless the position is filled prior.