Occupational Therapist

• Flexible location across Glenroy, Epping or Mernda locations
• Permanent part time or full-time
• Be part of a unique community, allied health service for older adults and people living with dementia
• Opportunities to upskill in research and quality improvement

YOUR NEW ORGANISATION

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

YOUR NEW ROLE

• This role is the chance to join a passionate and highly skilled team
• You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary allied health service who provide coordinated, integrated, and goal-oriented therapy to people aged 65+
• You will have access to clinical support and development by the Grade 3 Occupational Therapist and through various professional development opportunities, including opportunities to contribute to research and quality improvement activities.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Providing evidence-based individual assessment, and management for older adults presenting with a diverse range of geriatric and/or health conditions impacting their functional abilities.
• Working collaboratively with other disciplines to provide co-ordinated care and treatment planning, including acting as a key contact for clients as appropriate
• Providing evidence-based group and individual interventions to people living with dementia.
• Actively participating in professional development to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and technical skills and keep up to date with new developments and relevant trends.

TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE YOU WILL HAVE

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
•Demonstrated experience in providing high quality clinical care to older adults with cognitive and /or physical disabilities
• An interest in working with older adults and people living with dementia
• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong organisational, planning, time management and prioritisation skills

To learn more about what we offer please visit our work for us page.

Please start by reviewing the attached Position Description and take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you have any questions, or if you are ready to apply, please send your CV and queries to Isobel Sanger, Team Leader at: *************@merrihealth.org.au  

Applications close 11/02/2024

At Merri, diversity and inclusion is critical to everything that we do, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the communities that we work in. No matter how you identify, we encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our roles.