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Form of workAlzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is a not for profit organisation with residential and community services across south east Queensland. AQ prides itself on being an innovative organisation that exceeds client's expectations, so that people with dementia, frail aged and their families can have a good life.
Your Opportunity
We have an opening for Occupational Therapist on a permanent Full time basis. You will have the opportunity to support a diverse clientele group, including 50 years+, frail elderly and people with a cognitive impairment, including dementia. Experienced OT's as well as new grads welcome to apply.
Role Purpose
Your key focus will be clients in Brisbane South with occasional work out of the Garden City multi service centre and aged care facility. Your aim will be to ensure positive outcomes for clients that enable them to continue living and be engaged in their community.
Services provided are:
- Comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in a community setting
- The development of individual and group activities using a client-centred approach
- To design and implement wellness programs
- Provide staff education through coaching & presentations
Role Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (new grads also welcome to apply)
- Current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated experience in aged care or residential care or respite settings are advantageous
- Understanding and drive to make older people lives better within residential and community aged care
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to providing high level customer service
- Current Open Driver's License is essential
- Covid Vaccinations
Your Reward:
- Generous salary plus salary packaging benefits available as a Not-For-Profit
- Access to company resources such as - library, laptop, pool car & smartphone
- Ongoing professional development including COPE training.
