AddressEstablished in 1982, Alzheimer’s WA provides care, support, awareness and information to assist people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. We endeavour to be by the side of those living with dementia, and to make a positive difference to their lives. If a journey of purpose and empathy interests you, we welcome you to apply to become part of our team.
Position Summary:
Our Occupational Therapists are a crucial part of our Community Care and Support Services team and are primarily responsible for the assessment and facilitation of services to clients in all aspects of their daily life including maintaining independence, rehabilitation, meaningful engagement, supporting wellbeing and creating enabling environments through design and assistive technology. This is provided through assessment, intervention and ongoing support to clients and their families.
As a member of our dementia focused Allied Health team, you will primarily be focused on working with people living with younger onset dementia (NDIS), as well as supporting older clients with cognitive impairment at home. Your duties as an Occupational Therapist with AWA will include (but not be limited to):
- provide occupational therapy services:
- cognitive, functional and home environment assessments;
- development of occupational therapy support plans and intervention – e.g. task adaptation, environmental modification, prescription of dementia-specific assistive technology, cognitive rehab, etc;
- review client’s function and work with client and their support partners to maximise independence and wellbeing;
- empowering and supporting clients to advocate for themselves and support choice and autonomy;
- supports and contributes to the strong inter-disciplinary person-centred team’s ethos;
- participates in research and innovation projects;
- ensure compliance with all contractual requirements including the recording and reporting of all associated activities;
- ensure provision of quality person-centred service to clients; and
- other duties as directed by Senior Manager, Community Care & Support Services.
Essential:
- BSc (Occupational Therapy) or a MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent;
- current AHPRA registration;
- ability to work in a small team, manage multiple projects and work with a high level of autonomy;
- exceptional written & verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills;
- ability to problem solve and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders;
- sound skills using Microsoft Office suite and report writing; and
- current NDIS Check and WA driver’s licence.
- experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS);
- occupational therapy experience in a community care organisation;
- experience with a person-centred approach to assisting people living with dementia;
- working knowledge of the NDIS;
- knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia in a range of care settings, such as acute, primary, community or residential aged care; and
- experience in adapting the home environment to maximise independence.
- Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 per annum;
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave per year;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- On-going professional development opportunities.
If you have questions about the position, or would like to see the full position description, you can email us at ***********@alzheimerswa.org.au.
Please note: We reserve the right to close the position without notice.
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Additional information
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to Salary package up to $15,900 per annum
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
