Occupational Therapist - In Home, Aged Care

Job Description

• Based in Waterloo - servicing clients in South East & Inner West Sydney

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity

• Join a not-for-profit, values-based organisation

• Leading Aged Care Provider offering job security and stability

Excitingopportunity for anOccupational Therapistto join our Home and Community Services team on a Full Time permanent basis. Thisrolewill be responsible for the delivery of individual home assessments as well as facilitation of a range of Health and Wellness and Falls Prevention Programs.

Your ability to work autonomously coupled with your passion for quality Aged Care and supporting the independence of those inthe community, will aid your success in this position.

Your role will include visiting clients in their homes, providingcomprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments and interventions that promote health, wellnessand independence whilst youfacilitate their ability to continue living safely in the community.

To be considered;

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management approaches
• Commitment and enthusiastic approach towards working with the clients, families, carers and advocates.
• Experience in equipment prescription, pressure care, home modifications and falls prevention for older adults
• Industry knowledge of local and international wellness and reablement models of care
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of health, aged and/or disabilityservices, primarily My Aged Care- Commonwealth Home Support Programme(CHSP) and Home Care Packages -
  highly desirable
• Experience working in a community setting and demonstrated knowledge of the aged and disability service system in the community health sector.
• Current Drivers Licence and registered and insured motor vehicle.

Catholic Healthcare is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential aged care, home and community services, retirement living and healthcare across NSWand SE QLD. Together, our team of 4,000 people are dedicated to our Mission of helping our customers live life to its fullest every day.

• Permanent Full Time role based in Waterloo
• Opportunity to take on an exciting role with an existing caseload
• Build a career with a successful and leading values-based organisation
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive 'people first' culture
• NFP Salary packaging opportunities and other benefits
• Comprehensive induction & KM's reimbursed

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you! Apply OnlinePlease note that pre-employment checks (including police) will be completed for all preferred candidates before an offer is made.

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