Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist - Rockingham

Part-time position - Monday & Tuesday | 15 hours per week. Based in Rockingham. Support daily operations and care delivery in a trusted aged care facility.

BaptistCare is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our residential aged care team at our 98 bed Gracehaven in Rockingham offering 15 hours per week. Depending on your location, a pool car may be available for travel to Rockingham. Vehicles can be reserved in advance and collected from our Belmont head office.

In this role, you will assess residents to identify their capabilities and develop personalised care plans aimed at supporting their physical and emotional well-being. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians while working within a supportive and values-driven team.

You will work closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator to develop and review programs that promote residents\' independence and quality of life. You will also provide leadership and clinical supervision to the Lifestyle Coordinator and Therapy and Leisure Partners to ensure care plans are effectively implemented.

Your responsibilities include conducting assessments, monitoring residents\' needs, and building trusting relationships with residents based on dignity and respect. You will listen to family concerns, provide guidance on changing needs, and refer for additional support when necessary.

• Assess residents to identify capabilities and develop personalised care plans
• Promote residents\' independence and quality of life through program development
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the Lifestyle Coordinator and Therapy & Leisure Partners
• Conduct assessments, monitor needs, and build trusting relationships with residents
• Listen to family concerns and refer for additional support as needed

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong understanding of contemporary Occupational Therapy practices, especially in aged care
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to care planning and delivery
• Excellent communication skills with empathy, respect, and a person-centred approach

You are passionate about aged care, capable of collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and committed to maintaining the dignity and quality of life for older people.

We are part of a merged care organisation known nationally as BaptistCare. We are a for-purpose, Christian care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. We employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers.

Competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Health and wellbeing benefits including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Up to $3,000 in study assistance per year, access to development programs such as LinkedIn Learning, comprehensive orientation, ongoing support, and $1,000 annually for professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice. Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks, and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.