The Royal Children's Hospital

Occupational Therapist - Aged Care at Home

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $44 - $63/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Ozcare has a permanent part-time opportunity available for an Occupational Therapist with our Rockhampton Aged Care at Home team. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll support older Australians to maintain their independence, safety and quality of life while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.

Your Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll be supporting some of the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services and develop tailored interventions that promote independence, wellbeing and functional outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions
  • Assessing and prescribing aids, equipment and assistive technology to support independent living, including hoists, wheelchairs and mobility equipment
  • Completing environmental assessments and recommending home modifications to improve accessibility and minimise falls risk
  • Assessing mobility, functional capacity and safe movement within the home and community environment
  • Monitoring and evaluating client progress through planned reviews and ongoing assessments
  • Collaborating with clients, families, carers and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes

Your Attributes

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated professional who is passionate about helping older Australians live safely and independently at home.

You have:

  • A warm, caring and client-focused approach
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care
  • The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • The flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and service priorities
  • Sound assessment, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional standards, continuous improvement and quality outcomes

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support you would expect, you will also receive:

  • 5 weeks annual leave as standard + 14% annual leave loading
  • Company vehicle available for client visits + mobile phone & laptop supplied
  • Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards and novated leases
  • Private health insurance discounts
  • Uniform and laundry allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing professional development and support within a multidisciplinary environment

What's On Offer?

  • $43.63 - $62.94 per hour (dependent on experience)
  • Optional salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated Leases + $2,650 Meal Entertainment Card
  • Superannuation paid on top of your hourly rate
  • Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
  • Meaningful work with a purpose-driven organisation
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians

Role Requirements

  • Must have availability to work a recurring schedule of Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (8:00am to 4:06pm). No weekends, nights or public holidays!
  • Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within the past 3 years) or willingness to obtain.
  • Current Queensland Driver Licence
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
  • Strong computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and client management systems
  • Ability to travel to clients within the community and undertake home visits

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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