Occupational Therapist Community-Based Allied Health Service Brunswick, Macleod, and Sunshine Day Therapy Centres Multiple Full time and Part time positions available $88,466 - $101,685 per year based on experience + Super + Salary Packaging Visa Sponsorship opportunities! About Us At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life's stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a Not for Profit, purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness .
About the role We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our large multidisciplinary team in Melbourne. As a community-based Occupational Therapist in Home Care (IHC) you will be responsible for clinical care to consumers in a community setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role is responsible for delivering high quality, best practice care that meets the expectation of the consumer and demonstrates a commitment to maintaining an optimal level of dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life for consumers.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting our clients maintain their independence, you will work with various funding bodies, including Home Care Packages, Short Term Restorative Care, CHSP, and privately funded clients.
Key Duties The provision of professional, quality occupational therapy care to meet the individual needs of consumers. Consumers are engaged in the development, delivery and evaluation of care and services and are supported in that engagement. Ensuring that all consumers receive regular assessment of their individual needs and developing a plan to meet these needs. Taking appropriate action in the event of changes in the consumer's needs, including referral to other health professionals as required. Effective management of high-impact or high-prevalence risks associated with the care of consumers. Minimisation of infection-related risks through implementing standard transmission-based precautions to prevent and control infection. Report consumer risks to management, including inappropriate behaviours or actions not aligned to our values or the Aged Care Quality Standards. Ensure that scope of practice is compliant with regulatory guidelines and Baptcare policy and procedures. About You To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
Wholeheartedly aligned with Baptcare's Mission, Vision, and values. Assessment and planning, including consideration of risks to the consumer's health and well-being, informs the delivery of safe and effective care and services. Advanced skills in the creation of timely and thorough consumer records including documentation of care provided to meet all statutory requirements and collecting and maintaining accurate data and statistics as required. Highly organised and adaptable to work in a rapidly changing environment and a consumer's changing circumstances or preferences. Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions and problem solving to ensure quality consumer outcomes. For You Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You'll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
Further, the successful candidate will receive:
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing. Access to confidential counselling and support services. Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members. NIB Private Health Insurance Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts on NIB's Private Health insurance to ensure you and your family's well-being. DELL Laptop and Electronics Discounts: Access special discounts on DELL laptops and electronics, helping you stay connected and productive. How to apply: Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
A medical assessment will be conducted to assess your suitability for the role.
Current registration as an Occupational Therapist as required by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Driver's license required.
Travel around metro locations.
Clinical specialisation relative to aged care is an advantage.
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Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments. Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
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