Occupational Therapist Residential SGCC, Upington

Our Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

School holidays childcare assistance

Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave.

Health and wellbeing programs and more!

Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

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 our St George Care Centre in Bayswater.

This role is offered on a permanent part time basis working 2 days a week, 30.40 hours per fortnight.

Key Responsibilities

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.

About You The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in program development and the delivery of evidence based occupational therapy interventions within the Aged Care or Services sector. You will be able to show Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously in a complex environment, characterized by competing demands and tight timelines.

Essential Criteria

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.

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