AddressWe have an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing community team.
Based at our Prospect Community Clinic, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of settings perfect for both experienced and new graduate Occupational Therapists.
In your role you will:
- Perform Home Safety Assessments for our clients aged 65 years and older, including making recommendations for home modifications and equipment prescription to support your client’s independence.
- Conduct group services, including arthritic hand groups and our cognitive stimulation programs.
- Work in a 1:1 client rehabilitation setting with clients needing upper limb and cognition-based therapies.
- Participate in weekly Occupational Therapist meetings designed to aid development and assist with knowledge sharing. Participate in monthly Multidisciplinary team meetings designed to share ideas for service improvement and implementation.
- Mentoring For senior OTs there is an opportunity to mentor our current Occupational therapy team. In addition, university student mentoring is available for interested therapists.
- Beyond Carbon Neutral be involved in our and Staff Wellbeing committee which spans across the organisation.
- Have Opportunity for further career development through our CPD program including CPD allowance for external CPD courses, mentoring programs, and leadership training pathways.
About You
We are looking for someone with a passionfor working with older people to help them achieve their goals and maintain their independence.
The successful candidate(s) will have:
- Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
- A passion for working within the community
- Experience working in the Aged Care environment (not essential for the right candidate)
- Full Drivers licence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and good time management skills.
- An appetite for continuous improvement and professional development
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working across South Australia through more than 90 community service programs. Our team of over 2000 staff and volunteers support and engage with more than 30,000 South Australians each year. We strive to build compassionate communities and great lives through community strengthening, quality service delivery and advocacy.
Why Work For Us?
- In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
- How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
- 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
- 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
- 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
What Next?
Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.
For further information contact Alexander O'Dea - 0459 022 *** or **********@unitingcommunities.org
Closing date is midnight 19th July. Apply early; closing date subject to change.
Respectfully, no agencies please.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
