Occupational Therapist

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 will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to transition care clients within Amana Living’s residential care facilities. They assess the therapeutic needs of the residents, plan person centred interventions that aid the resident to maintain or improve their functional performance and deliver and evaluate these therapeutic interventions. This position is based at our Wearne Home in Mandurah.

This role is offered on a permanent part time basis working 16 hrs per fortnight.

Weeks 1

Thursday 0800-1630

Week 2

Thursday 0800-1630

Please note, you must be able to commit to all days/shifts to be considered.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client’s functional capacity, strengths, and lifestyle goals.
• Provide recommendations for client care and report writing.
• Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living clients by delivering evidence based occupational therapy interventions.
• Contribute to the development of holistic, individualised, client focussed care plans in partnership with the resident and their carer/advocate and Amana Living team
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of therapeutic activity programs in assigned residential care sites. This includes ensuring compliance of the occupational therapy program with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.
• Provide individualised therapy services, including equipment prescription to enable older people to maintain functional capacity, prevent deterioration, maximise quality of life and to re-engage with community activities.
• Completion of pain management interventions in accordance with ACFI requirements.
• Regularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted.
• Maintain current knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy techniques and healthcare issues, and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, professional code of ethics, professional code of conduct and available evidence.
• Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organisational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement.
• Consult with Amana Living staff in a multi-disciplinary manner including making recommendations for involvement of other allied health professionals.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in program development and the delivery of evidence based occupational therapy interventions within the Aged Care or Services sector. Will be able to show Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously in a complex environment, characterized by competing demands and tight timelines.

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 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
• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Degree
• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).
• Must be willing to attend a 2-day Induction based at our Amana Living Training Institute from 8:30am-4pm.
• Previous experience working with people living with dementia.

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.