Vacancies Exercise Physiologist and Occupational Therapist, Care Forward (Statewide) Care Forward Location: Tasmania - Statewide Occupation: Occupational Therapy Position Type: Full Time, Permanent, Part Time Are you passionate about delivering top-notch care and supporting consumers in their daily activities? Do you have a drive to grow both personally and professionally? If so, the team at Care Forward want to hear from you! Care Forward are seeking dedicated individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care and making a real difference in the lives of their consumers. Join Care Forward and be part of a dynamic team that values excellence, compassion, and continuous growth. Let's make a positive impact together! The Position Care Forward have roles available statewide for qualified Exercise Physiologists and Occupational Therapists. Key tasks and responsibilities include: The provision of consumer support within a reablement and wellness framework. Uses a strength-based approach to assist consumers to achieve goals and remain living independently and autonomously within the community. Assist in the delivery of restorative focused home support plans/programs by providing and supporting restorative home support learning, guidance and direction to consumers and their carers, e.g. dressing and personal care, cooking, looking after their home/ home safety, laundry, transport etc. To provide support with daily living tasks while assisting consumers to develop their independence by utilising tools and initiatives outlined the reablement or restorative focussed support plan. To monitor consumers progress, assist in reviews where appropriate and update consumer notes in the home record. As required attend multi-disciplinary meetings and provide feedback on each consumer’s progress towards identified goals in the support plan. To carry out basic health and safety/risk assessments in the consumers home, where appropriate. Maintain consumer privacy, confidentiality, dignity, choice, and control at all times and advise your Team Leader immediately of any concerns e.g. safety issues, neglect, elder abuse, change in health status etc. Respect the consumers individuality, equality and diversity and contribute to building a culturally safe environment sensitive to these needs. Minimum Requirements: Relevant qualification and registration Experience working in an aged, health or community setting. Current motor vehicle driver's licence. Two (2) professional referee checks - worked with candidate recently. National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) months. Working with Vulnerable people card. Current First Aid Certificate Highly Desired Experience: Demonstrated understanding and experience in supporting consumers to achieve agreed goals and outcomes. Ability to work with limited supervision in a diverse community setting. Sound written and verbal communication skills including consumer documentation and record keeping. The ability to establish and maintain co-operative working relationships. The Organisation Care Forward is an innovative, leading provider of home care services. They are a locally owned, not for profit, Tasmanian community service provider with a focus on reablement, health and wellbeing. Their core business consists of the coordination and delivery of home support services and community care across Tasmania. What's on offer? In return for your hard work, Care Forward offer a range of great benefits. They take the health and well-being of their employees seriously and encourage well-being at all levels. Opportunity to salary package Join a fun and energetic work environment with a great consumer base. Well supported professional development access. Comprehensive induction and ongoing support. Flexible work arrangements supporting work/life balance. Supported by evidence-based practice. Winner 2018 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards - Employer of Excellence in Aged Care. Finalist 2019 Employer of Choice Awards (highly commended). Application Instructions To apply, please provide your resume and a cover letter (two pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the position and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role. For further information, please contact our HR department at hr@careconsultancy.com.au Date advertised: Tuesday 10th June 2025
