As a Support At Home Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse adult client base with varying needs providing care to Home Care Package (HCP) consumers in their home. The role is primarily mobile.
Your main responsibilities will include providing high-quality, evidence-based assessment of capacity and function not only in their home but also in the community.
You will be exposed to neurological, musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions that are chronic in nature and will require a holistic approach.
You will be required to identify equipment intervention solutions and provide personalised prescription outcomes for the consumers ADL and PADL needs. You may also be required to liaise with external providers to supply more complex and personalised assistive technologies. Home modification prescription will also be a significant part of the role.
Benchmark report writing is an essential part of the role along with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A good understanding of the HCP system and processes will be essential.
You will work closely with family members, Care Partners and other Allied Health practitioners when required.
As a registered Occupational Therapist you will have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience which ideally includes experience with HCP with Adults but not essential.
Requirements;
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA registration
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Current Police Check
- Current drivers licence
- Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
- Eligible to work permanently in Australia
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