Occupational Therapist Assistant - Lefroy Care Centre

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more! 
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

The role of the Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) is to plan and organise staff to carry out therapeutic activities under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist, Manager and or Registered Nurse. 

This role is offered on a permanent part time basis working 37.5 hrs per fortnight.

Week 1

Wednesday 1000-1800

Friday 1000-1800

Week 2

Thursday 1000-1800

Friday 1000-1800

Sunday 1000-1800

Key responsibilities:

• Prepares and assists fellow OTA staff to conduct resident activities and outings correctly and safely.
• Assists and ensures the records, statistics and progress notes are completed as required by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists with mobilising and transferring residents – moving from place to place and position to position.
• Assists with residents’ personal care needs to the extent necessary to ensure resident safely, comfort and satisfactory completion of planned programs.

About you

The successful candidate will have current knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices within health/aged care environment. Will be able to show exceptional organizational skills and the ability to complete busy workloads and respond to changing priorities.

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
• Successful completion of drug and alcohol test and pre-medical form.
• A current Senior First Aid
• Must be willing to attend a 2-day Induction based at our Amana Living Training
• Completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV of Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Current “A” class drivers license.
• Previous experience in a health/aged care environment
• Have two years’ experience in OTA or related roles.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.