Description:
About Us :
CraigCare is a long established, leading member in the aged care provider community in both Western Australia and Victoria. We are committed to creating a fulfilling work environment based on a combined effort of support and dedication towards providing quality services for our residents. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us on a permanent full-time basis, who is able to demonstrate our values by being a great leader with high care and pride.
About your role :
This is a newly created position within the Home. As an OT, you will have a passion for working in partnership with older people and for developing and delivering person centred therapeutic programs. You will deliver on assessment and provide positive direction to the team to ensure our residents achieve their goals by receiving the right care and therapy.
What you will do:
- Complete assessments, interventions and respond to clinical referrals
- Work with residents to set goals and promote meaningful activity
- Provide a clinical resource and advice to OTs in other locations
- Provide leadership to care staff to deliver activity and therapy programs
- Communicate effectively with the care team to enhance the wellbeing of residents
- Contribute to quality improvements and compliance activities
- Comply with Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices.
What you bring to the role :
- Experience in planning, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic programs
- An understanding of the Aged Care Standards
- Well-developed organisation and workload management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting
- Proficiency with clinical information systems
- AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist with at least 4 years' experience in aged care or a related area.
- You will also need a strong commitment to person centred care and able to work both independently and within a team. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in our residents' lives.
- Able to meet our compliance requirements – proof of Police Clearance, Flu & COVID Vaccinations
What We Can Offer You :
- Excellent team based environment
- Competitive remuneration
If you are interested, please apply via the option below – Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted .