Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Home Care Packages

• Full-Time or Part-Time (0.8) Position
• Inner North-West or Regional 
• Work vehicle for use during work hours

Due to continued growth of services, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Home Care Packages Team. This role is responsible for the full range of functions of an Occupational Therapist and works closely with consumers and their families to achieve positive rehabilitative outcomes. In conjunction with the Care Advisors, the Occupational Therapist will assess consumers’ level of functioning, identify the recovery goals, develop individual goals collaboratively with the consumer and facilitate the provision of a supportive environment where the consumer will have the opportunity of working toward achieving their full potential.
 
What you bring:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) to practice with the National Board.
• Previous experience in occupational therapy assessments and interventions including working with individuals and families.
• Experience and enthusiasm in assessment and service delivery to aged clients living in the community.
• Ability to provide interventions to people to maximize independence and people’s quality of life
• Well-developed communication, planning, organizational and time management skills.to work autonomously
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use a database.
• Current drivers’ license and satisfactory police check.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate

 Desirable:

• Member of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapy (Victoria).
• Knowledge of Home Care Packages and other community services in the Aged Care sector.
• Experience with brokerage models of service and Consumer Directed Care.
• Knowledge of Carelink Plus.

 What we offer:

• Not- for-profit Salary Packaging and Meals Card 
• Board Scholarships and Employee Awards.
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program

mecwacare  is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.

To apply: Please click apply and submit your application.
  
All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.