Occupational Therapist (OT) - In-home care
UnitingSA
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with clients, families and caregivers to ensure a holistic approach to care
- Conduct Comprehensive assessments to identify and address challenges faced by older adults in daily activities
- Devise & develop personalised therapy plans to optimise independence, wellbeing and safety
- Liaise with clients, families, & diverse teams.
- Create concise treatment plans & recommendations.
- Educate on preventive measures tailored to comprehension levels.
- Provide evidence-based interventions for varied consumer groups.
- Evaluate and draft to-scale diagrams for home modifications.
- Prioritize consumer-centric care delivery.
- Update clients on equipment/modification progress.
- Exhibit excellent time and resource management.
- Promptly flag and address incidents and risks.
- Maintain detailed records, case notes & handover docs.
- Produce pertinent clinical reports.
- Conduct personal care safety assessments and aid care plan development.
- Expedite referrals to healthcare professionals.
- Advocate for and connect clients with valuable community resources.
- Minimum 2 years' community aged care experience required.
- Proficient in diverse assessments: showers, kitchens, transfers, equipment.
- Extensive expertise in complex assessments with diverse groups.
- Skilled in addressing individual, structural, and environmental risks.
- Proven record in crafting tailored treatment plans and recommendations.
- Capable of delivering intricate OT interventions in the community.
- Familiarity with Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Excellent, sensitive communication with consumers and stakeholders.
- Strong prioritisation skills based on urgency and risk levels.
- Understanding of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
- Unlock up to $15,900 in tax-free earnings with salary packaging, boosting your take-home pay
- Treat yourself to an extra $2,650 tax-free each year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
- Enhance your job perks with novated leasing, offering tax savings and financial flexibility
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Paid parental leave
- Strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Additional perks including discounted health insurance