Occupational Therapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• An experienced Allied Health professional looking for your next opportunity?
• Are you looking for stability in your next role?
• Permanent Part Time – up to 32 hours per week until June 2019

Bolton Clarke is the new face of RSL Care and RDNS. With a combined history of over 200 years of continuous service to the community, RDNS and RSL Care now Bolton Clarke share a proud legacy of service to our clients. An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Bolton Clarke till the end of June 2019 and available mid-July, 2018.

Organise your own workload! Work closer to home, and even travel in a vehicle under a novated lease! We would love to hear from you if you have a high level of maturity and you are confident in your skills. In return you will have a lot of variety to look forward to everyday and you will feel a part of the community while having an opportunity to have genuine relationships; working with our clients, rather than for them. Our team of experienced staff will provide you with the right support and leadership while you have the option to work independently!

This position will be located North of Melbourne’s CBD.

This fixed term part time role will see you working 64 hours a fortnight until June 2019 and involve traveling to client’s homes, community based services and staff to provide a quality service to Bolton Clarke staff, clients, their carers’ and other community based services.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive care involving assessment, prevention, early detection treatment and referrals whilst evaluating the effects of the treatment
• A focus on falls prevention & continuous improvement to the overall programme
• Develop care plans in consultation with the resident and their family
• Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills necessary to manage varying and/or conflicting stakeholder demands.

Desired Experience:
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience within Aged or Community care environment (desirable)
• Strong leadership, communication and time management skills with the ability to influence performance
• Understanding of all relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, professional standards and guidelines relevant to the Aged Care sector (desirable).

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership with OTA
• Current Occupational Therapist Registration with AHPRA (essential)   

What can Bolton Clarke offer you?

Bolton Clarke is a recognised leader in Aged Care services. We work in a team environment with community nurses, personal care workers and network with a multitude of other community care providers. We provide uniform, salary packaging to increase your take home pay, discounted private health insurance, wellbeing at work programs plus many more benefits! 

If you are passionate about helping people live happily and independently in their homes, we would love to hear from you! 

We do require all successful applicants to be eligible to work in Australia. As an EEO employer, we welcome applications from indigenous and diverse backgrounds.