Apply now Job no: 496902
Work type: Part time
Location: Northern Suburbs
Categories: Occupational Therapy
Why Choose Amana Living? Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962.
We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services.
Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued.
Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust.
Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.
Competitive ratesSalary packaging benefits up to $18,550Continued 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 ProgramAt 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, 30.4 hours per fortnight. Key responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client's functional capacity, strengths, and lifestyle goalsProvide recommendations for client care and report writingEnhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living clients by delivering evidence based occupational therapy interventionsContribute to the development of holistic, individualized, client focused care plans in partnership with the resident and their carer/advocate and Amana Living teamContribute 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 StandardsProvide 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 activitiesCompletion of pain management interventions in accordance with ACFI requirementsRegularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promotedMaintain 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 evidenceEnsure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organizational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreementConsult 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.
Previous experience working with people living with dementiaEvidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations as per Amana Living policiesAbility to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)NDIS Clearance (or ability to obtain)Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checksBachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) DegreeCurrent 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.How to apply If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button.
Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date.
Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately. Advertised: 13 Dec 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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