Occupational Therapist | Canberra

• Open to both fulltime and part-time hours supporting our clients around Canberra
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 75-year history of providing care
• Be part of a warm, friendly, and supportive team

Key benefits:

• Work from home and enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Make a difference by providing a comprehensive service
• Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another
• Supportive, positive team environment and be valued for what you do
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and wellness programs
• Utilise your clinical skills to empower older community to live independently at home

The role:

Due to growth, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team.  This role is based around Canberra and is open to both fulltime & part time hours with flexible working arrangements and work from home.

Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy services to clients under Aged Care funding. These services aim to promote independence and restore functional independence to enable clients to remain living at home.  

Your team:

You will be joining an established team who believe in discovering what’s possible in people’s lives and empowering them to live well. Our unique Well-Living approach to care enables our clients to live their best possible lives at home, where they’re surrounded by the people, community and memories they love most. Together as a team, we help people feel loved, valued and respected.

About you:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency
• Post graduate experience working with a variety of aged care services, including the community setting
• Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients living in the community
• Knowledge of wellness, re-ablement and restorative care approaches
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy and willingness to utilise required software to support a working from home position
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisations values through interactions at work
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable registered vehicle with minimum of Third-Party Insurance

About Us:

BaptistCare support thousands of people across 90 locations in NSW and the ACT. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation's most respected care and community services providers.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that connects with families, communities, and thousands of individuals. You may know us for our aged care services - we also give back to the community through domestic violence prevention initiatives, affordable housing, and offering no-interest loans to the disadvantaged.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background check.

“I have been an OT for many years now, and I can honestly say that working for BaptistCare and being part of the Allied Health team is the happiest I have been in my OT working life! As an organisation I really do believe we assist our clients to live their best lives, and I am thankful I can be part of that process.” -  Robyn (Occupational Therapist)

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click apply and attach your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria outlined above. Apply Now!

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Need more information? For role related queries or questions, please contact Nicole Donohoo on 0466 439 ***.

We will not be needing the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.