The Role The role of the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to clients within Amana Living’s residential care facilities. They assess the therapeutic needs of the residents, plan person centered interventions that aid the resident to maintain or improve their functional performance and deliver and evaluate these therapeutic interventions. This position is based at Lefroy Care Centre in Bull Creek. This role is offered on a permanent part time basis, 45.60 hours per fortnight Week 1: Tuesday: 08:00-16:15 Thursday: 08:00 - 16:15 Friday: 08:00 -16:15 Week 2: Tuesday: 08:00-16:15 Thursday: 08:00 - 16:15 Friday: 08:00 -16:15 What you’ll do Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client’s functional capacity, strengths, and lifestyle goals Provide recommendations for client care and report writing Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living clients by delivering evidence based occupational therapy interventions Contribute to the development of holistic, individualized, client focused care plans in partnership with the resident and their carer/advocate and Amana Living team Contribute to the development and monitoring of therapeutic activity programs in assigned residential care sites. This includes ensuring compliance of the occupational therapy program with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards Provide individualized therapy services, including equipment prescription to enable older people to maintain functional capacity, prevent deterioration, maximize quality of life and to re-engage with community activities Completion of pain management interventions in accordance with ACFI requirements Regularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted Maintain current knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy techniques and healthcare issues, and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, professional code of ethics, professional code of conduct and available evidence Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organizational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement Consult with Amana Living staff in a multi-disciplinary manner including making recommendations for involvement of other allied health professionals. What you’ll need Previous experience working with people living with dementia Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations as per Amana Living policies Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity) NDIS Clearance (or ability to obtain) Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Degree Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). Must be willing to attend a 2-day Induction based at our Amana Living Training Institute from 8:30am-4pm. Please note this is an internal vacancy. Staff are encouraged to apply within the closing date. Talent Acquisition has the right to close this position before end date if suitable candidate is identified. A copy of the full position description is available on the link below
