Occupational Therapist Moline House

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. 

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 Moline House in Karrinyup.

Tuesday: 09:00 - 14:00

Wednesday: 07:30 - 14:14

Thursday: 09:30 -14:00

Tuesday: 09:00 - 14:00

Wednesday: 07:30 - 14:10

Thursday: 09:30 -14:00

• →Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client’s functional capacity, strengths, and lifestyle goals
• →Provide recommendations for client care and report writing
• →Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living clients by delivering evidence based occupational therapy interventions
• →Contribute to the development of holistic, individualized, client focused care plans in partnership with the resident and their carer/advocate and Amana Living team
• →Contribute 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 Standards
• →Provide 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 activities
• →Completion of pain management interventions in accordance with ACFI requirements
• →Regularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted
• →Maintain 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 evidence
• →Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organizational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement
• →Consult with Amana Living staff in a multi-disciplinary manner including making recommendations for involvement of other allied health professionals.

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 dementia
• Evidence of Current 2024 Flu vaccinations as per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• NDIS Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Degree
• Current 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.

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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