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Form of workAnglicare Allied Health -Occupational Therapist
- OT - Be part of our Allied Health team - Rewarding Role
- Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time opportunity - Sutherland /st George/ /Bankstown area
- Flexibility - Caring Team - Attractive Benefits
Why consider Anglicare as your next great opportunity?
At Anglicare we pride ourselves in our compassionate approach to older people and our service to the vulnerable.
We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference.
About the Role:
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who is committed and enthusiastic in ensuring the quality of life of our clients. You will be passionate about keeping older people physically active and engaged in life whilst maintaining their mobility and independence.
The position is a community based part-time or Full-Time role and offers flexible hours for a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for aged care.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure there are plans/recommendations for clients to enable independence through assessment, documentation needs and reviewing and updating as required.
- Provide high quality occupational therapy to ensure clients/residents are treated achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the team by sharing specialist knowledge and informing team members about changes to clients and progress
- Assists with the management of clients with specific urgent needs by understanding their needs, deciding on the best way to support the client, and spending the time required to implement these strategies.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
Essential criteria:
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy, Current AHPRA Registration
- Community aged care experience, highly regarded
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Assessment and documentation skills
- Team oriented and caring approach
This is a great opportunity to work with a team of dedicated allied health professionals in a caring Christian environment.
Benefits at Anglicare:
- Salary packaging benefits - earn up $15,900 per annum tax free
- Supportive leader, great team - flexibility
- Access our professional network of mentors that can offer support and experience.
- Anglicare is committed to achieving the highest performance in work health and safety with the aim of creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment throughout all parts of the organisation
- Caring and dynamic work culture
About Anglicare:
As a Christian organisation, with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we serve older people and those who are vulnerable or marginalised by providing a range of accommodation, care and community services.
If you are looking to join an industry leader and utilise your therapy skills to enrich the lives of seniors, we would love to hear from you. Please apply on our Anglicare website.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Anglicare – Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened.
Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
