Full-time position based on Bundjalung Country on the Far-North Coast region of NSWUp to $103k + Super + Salary Packaging (Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)Embrace the freedom and flexibility of this community-based role, where autonomy is truly at your fingertips!Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role Our dedicated Occupational Therapists in the Far North Coast region serve a diverse client base, spanning from children to adults with various physical and intellectual disabilities. We offer flexibility, providing care in clients' homes and in community settings. Our mission involves conducting thorough functional assessments, setting personalised goals, and empowering clients to achieve those milestones through therapy and personalised assistive technology recommendations.
Duties As an Occupational Therapist, you will:
Collaborate with a range of clients, following a referral-based service model.Coordinate the delivery of occupational therapy services, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.Develop and implement client plans, ensuring effective monitoring and reviews.Conduct home and community visits as required.Liaise with medical and allied health professionals.Coach and advise team members and carers.Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops.Attend meetings and maintain accurate documentation.Skills and Experience Currently registered with AHPRA.Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals.Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation.Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports.Effective time managers to ensure they can meet client goals and performance expectations.Current driver's license (pool cars provided).Apply today! If you have any questions, please contact Francesca on 0481 097 167 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
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