AddressSuncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisation and as a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:
Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.
Occupational Therapist - what's involved in the role?
As our new Occupational Therapist, you will provide OT services to our customers engaged in Short Term Restorative Care, Home Care Packages and other community programs.
You will enjoy meeting with our Rockhampton customers in their own home to assess their needs and monitor, review and verify the quality and effectiveness of services provided on a regular basis. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining accurate customer records with supporting documentation of care plans, progress notes, customer reviews, outcome measures, incidents, and consent.
This is a newly created role to support our growth in the Rockhampton region and available as a full-time permanent position (Monday to Friday), or if you are seeking more work life balance, we can offer a part time arrangement e.g., school hours across 5 days or 3 or 4 full days a week. There is flexibility with fortnightly hours, and we invite you to outline your preference in your cover letter.
This is a mobile role and administrative tasks can be completed either at home, at a Suncare office or a co-working space, which gives you flexibility and autonomy.
What you will bring to our team:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA
- Significant practical experience or extensive knowledge in providing OT Services in a Rehabilitation and or Aged Care setting
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
- A great attitude, willingness to learn new things, and most importantly the ability and desire to listen to customers and understand their needs, wants and goals
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to use own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring vehicle is appropriately insured
What we can offer:
At Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:
- Flexible work options
- Salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Banking benefits and vehicle discounts
- Fitness Passport + health and wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development courses and resources
- Career progression opportunities
- Advanced technology to support you in your role
- To be part of a supportive team in a rewarding, growth industry
- And this position is eligible for QLeave
Apply Now
Ready to join our team of over 650 staff and 175 volunteers committed to making people’s lives better? Please apply by including your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical, demerit point/driving history and reference checks.
We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website http://www.suncare.org.au
Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.
