Occupational Therapist

Programmed Care is seeking a Permanent Part-Time experienced Occupational Therapist to work a minimum 3 days per week, alongside our community nursing team to improve health outcomes and provide safe, responsive care for our Veteran (DVA) and Aged Community living at home.

If Its flexibility and Work / Life Balance you're after then this may just be the ideal position for you.

Who we are :

Programmed Care has years of experience in delivering quality community services and is seeking an energetic and driven individual to support our growing client base across South Australia.

We provide care, support and home nursing services to clients throughout Australia across a variety of programs including our Transitional Care Programs in Adelaide.

About The Role :

In this role your primary responsibility will be assessing your client's strengths and abilities and tailoring a goal driven program to assist the client in achieving their independence goals.

You will... manage your own varied clinical caseload to provide high quality and evidence-based solutions.

The Occupational Therapist assists the care team by developing and coordinating home care goals, prescsribing equipment and home modifications, providing feedback to RN's, EN's Care Workers and Administration staff and seeking clarification with the Clinical Manager.

Key Requirements
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge, skills and experience with Aged person-centred services
• Genuine commitment to helping older individuals retain their independence
• High level of communication skills that display a commitment to care and empathy for clients and staff
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• National Police Check (or prepared to obtain )
• Working with Children Check (or prepared to obtain)
• First Aid Certificate (with CPR updated annually)
• Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate with booster (essential for work in aged care sector)
• Reliable Vehicle,registered and insured
• Drivers Licence

Responsibilities :
• Liaisisng with Allied Health Service Providers to encourage a holistic approach to treatment
• Establishment of Transitional Care Program and Care Plans following a comprehensive assessment
• Reviewing and updating care plans, managing equipment and assessing needs for home modifications and equipment to assist client to continue living independently in their homes
• Education to staff / carers including manual handling, wheelchairs and pressure devices
• Any other duties within your scope of practice

Employee Benefits :
• A flexible, inclusive and progressive working environment
• Competitive remuneration
• Supportive and experienced team
• Strong client focused meaningful work
• Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Assist Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative for you and your family.

Who we are

Programmed is a leading provider of healthcare, staffing and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining.

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with major public and private hospitals, facilities and an increasing number of home care and community clients, providing you with the opportunity to work when and where you want.

At Programmed, we strive for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in, and encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please
Adelaide SA Australia

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