Occupational Therapist (New Grad)

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with Australia Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including report writing
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional manner with clients, staff and the community
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively
• Demonstrated understanding of assessment and intervention strategies relevant to Occupational Therapy
• Understand and demonstrate respect for diversity and impact on practice
• Commitment to client centred practice as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Victorian drivers licences and willingness to travel between service centres
• Current Police Check

• Experience of service delivery in a rural setting
• Experience in home modifications and equipment prescription

• Maintenance of Practice Standards in relation to Occupational Therapy.
• Practice reflects organisational and Occupational Therapy policies and procedures.
• Prompt, effective resolution of Corrective Action Requests related to the Occupational TherapyService.
• Utilises Allied Health Assistants appropriately in the delivery of OT services.
• Fulfils duty of care, including ethical practices.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude to the agreed role and responsibilities of the position.
• Works as a multi-disciplinary team member.

• MTHCS has a responsibility to maintain current policy; it is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and MTHCS policies and procedures.
• Support systems that provide safe, high quality care that increases patient experience and patient centred care.
• To comply with MTHCS Code of Conduct.
• To ensure that MTHCS Infection Control guidelines are fully implemented.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diversity and culture.

Practice and conduct

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive knowledge of relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines that affect the Occupational Therapy and Aged Care Industries, and incorporating them into all aspects of practice, including:
   - Standards and Guidelines for Residential Aged Care Services; and
   - Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Maintains and updates knowledge base to ensure safe practice and effective performance in the workplace.
• Understands and protects the rights and needs of the customers.
• Understands and protects the rights and responsibilities of the service providers.
• Understands and integrates the values of Occupational Therapy in the organisation and integrates them into work practices.

• Identifies and meets customer needs and wants on an ongoing basis in relation to Occupational Therapy.
• Communicates with customers and/or their representatives and Direct Care and service providers in relation to the Occupational Therapy wants and needs of the customers.

• Staff are required to participate in the ongoing quality processes of the organisation

• Ensures all Occupational Therapy equipment is maintained in accordance with OH&S requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Submits recommendations for equipment up-grading and replacement to Management.
• Effectively utilises and contributes to the operation and management of the OT aids & equipment register.

• All staff members shall be expected to demonstrate professional responsibility by maintaining knowledge and skills in their area of employment.
• All staff members are expected, as part of their role in providing a safe environment for both customers and staff members, to attend specific mandatory training appropriate to their position. For example emergency procedures, food handling, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, drug calculations and first aid.
• All staff members shall be expected to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all matters pertaining to MTHCS activities.
• Failure to observe this requirement may be regarded as misconduct warranting termination and incur liability to penalty pursuant to Section 141 of the Health Services Act 1988.
• Other duties as directed.

Program development, implementation and management

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to all residents of the Mallee Track.
• Contributed to the emotional, physical and lifestyle needs and wants of the customer through assessment and observation, in consultation with the customer, their representative and the Health Care Team.
• Documents each customer’s planned Occupational Therapy program.
• Evaluates each customer’s Occupational Therapy program in consultation with the customer, their representative and the Health Care Team on a regular basis and modifies plans as required.
• Documents the evaluation of interventions in the progress notes.
• Plans and organises work practices and activities with regard to the customers’ preferences and other services activities and plans.
• Supervises and assists Allied Health Assistants in the delivery of programs.