Occupational Therapy Assistants | Casual | Multiple Sites | South of the RiverApply now Job no: 496551
Work type: Casual
Location: Southern 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.
Competitive ratesSalary packaging benefits up to $18,550Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid or unpaid parental leaveHealth 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!
Key Responsibilities: Prepare and assist fellow OTA staff to conduct resident activities and outings correctly and safelyEnsure records, statistics and progress notes are completed as required by the Occupational TherapistAssist with mobilising and transferring residents – moving from place to place and position to positionMeet residents' personal care needs, safety and comfort, whilst driving satisfactory completion of planned programsAbout You: Certificate III or IV in Occupational Therapy AssistantMinimum 2 years' demonstrated experience working as an OTA in the aged care sectorCurrent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practicesAbility to relate to older people with empathy and understandingStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsProven success working collaboratively in a team environmentDemonstrated skills prioritising workload and managing time effectivelyValid Police Clearance less than 6 months old (or ability to obtain at interview stage)NDIS Screening (or willingness to obtain at interview stage)Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checksEvidence of Flu (2024) and COVID vaccinations (including Booster if eligible)Availability to attend a paid 2-day induction (Monday – Friday) at our Rivervale Training InstituteHow 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.
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