Occupational Therapist- Western Sydney
Occupational Therapist- Western Sydney
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Job Description
- Open to both fulltime and parttime hours supporting our clients in Western Sydney (Hills Blacktown and Parramatta)
- Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 80year history of providing care
- Be part of a warm friendly and supportiveteam
Key benefits:
- Work from home and enjoy flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and taxfree salary packaging benefits
- Make a difference by providing a comprehensive service
- Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal wellbeing and one another
- Supportive positive team environment and be valued for what you do
- Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and wellness programs
- Utilise your clinical skills to empower older community to live independently at home
The role:
We are looking for anOccupational Therapist to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is based around Western Sydney and is open to both fulltime & part time hours with flexible working arrangements and work from home.
Provide high quality evidence based occupational therapy services to clients under Aged Care funding. These services aim to promote independence and restore functional independence to enable clients to remain living at home.
Your team:
You will be joining an established team who believe in discovering whats possible in peoples lives and empowering them to live well. Our unique WellLiving approach to care enables our clients to live their best possible lives at home where theyre surrounded by the people community and memories they love most. Together as a team we help people feel loved valued and respected.
About you:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency
- Post graduate experience working with a variety of aged care services including the community setting
- Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients living in the community
- Knowledge of wellness reablement and restorative care approaches
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy and willingness to utilise required software to support a working from home position
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCares Christian identity and promote the organisations values through interactions at work
- Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
- Valid unrestricted drivers license and a reliable registered vehicle with minimum of ThirdParty Insurance
About Us:
BaptistCare support thousands of people across 90 locations in NSW ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944 BaptistCare has grown into one of the nations most respected care and community services providers.
Were a notforprofit organisation that connects with families communities and thousands of individuals. You may know us for our aged care services we also give back to the community through domestic violence prevention initiatives affordable housing and offering nointerest loans to the disadvantaged.
We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver lifetransforming care create a career youll love and join a team who make a difference.
Successful applications will be subject to a police background check.
I have been an OT for many years now and I can honestly say that working for BaptistCare and being part of the Allied Health team is the happiest I have been in my OT working life! As an organisation I really do believe we assist our clients to live their best lives and I am thankful I can be part of that process. Robyn (Occupational Therapist)
If you would like to be considered for this role please click apply and attach your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria outlined above.Apply Now!
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Need more information For role related queries or questions please contactGemma Kim
We will not be needing the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time.
BaptistCare Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Employment Type
Full-Time
