Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging +Super
Permanent RoleMeadow Springs, WA

RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians for nearly 100years. Guided by our values of Respect, Care andHonesty, we’re proud of our heritage, our people,and the impact we make every day.

We’re excited to welcome an experienced and compassionateOccupational Therapist to our team atMcNamara Lodge in Meadow Springs. In this role,you’ll make a meaningful difference every day by supportingresidents’ physical and psycho-social wellbeing throughpersonalised therapy programs. Workinghand–in–hand with our AlliedHealth and Clinical teams, you’ll help create a supportiveenvironment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly athome.

This role as an Occupational Therapist will seeyou:

- Develop meaningful relationships with residents ensuringtheir needs, interests, routines and preferences arerespected.
- Assess the physical and psycho-social functioning ofresidents.
- Plan and implement appropriate treatment and activityprograms taking into account resident preferences, medicalrequirements, input from other health professionals and servicepolicy and procedures.
- Identify, document and report on resident wellbeing and anychange in status ensuring the electronic healthcare managementsystem is updated.
- Monitor equipment and ensure that necessary repairs andmaintenance are carried out.
- Assist in the implementation of therapy programs includinggroup and individual activities.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and volunteerswho are assisting with the program.
- Assist in the education and training of all staff in safemanual handling techniques.
- Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on theoutcome of programs for the residents.

About the Facility:

The beautifully refurbished 96-bed Residential Care Centreoffers both permanent and respite care along with comprehensiveactivity programs to ensure our residents keep their bodies andminds active day-to-day. Located in the heart of the RAAFAretirement village in the southern suburb of Meadow Springs,Mandurah, our homely bedrooms have direct access to landscapedgardens and pathways where you can take a stroll, relax, and enjoythe fresh air.

Benefits to working with RAAFA:

- Competitive Rates- RAAFA continuesto support our people with above award rates across ourfacilities.
- Salary packaging– as a non-profitorganisation, you can salary package up to $18,549.
- Penalty Rates- earn penalty rates ofafternoon, night and weekend shifts.
- Freeonsite parking– allsites have free onsite parking with plenty availability.
- Employee Assistance Program- Accessconfidential counselling services for personal or work relatedissues.
- Employee Referral Program- earnbonuses for recommending friends.
- Corporate Zoo Membership- VisitPerth Zoo for free.
- Supportive culture- be welcomed into anorganisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positiveculture within all of our staffing groups.

About you:

- Possess a Bachelor's or Masters in OccupationalTherapy.
- Current AHPRA Registration.
- Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care.
- Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinaryteam.
- Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy andunderstand their needs.
- Demonstrate flexible decision making and advancedproblem‑solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills toeffectively plan and prioritise work tasks.
- Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, theirfamilies and staff.

Next Steps:

- Update your resume.
- Be eligible to work in Australia.
- Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National PoliceCertificate (on commencement of employment to be within sixmonths from date of issue).
- Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations.
- Click “Apply to this Job”.

Join our team today and help enhance our residents’lives

RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist andinterview applicants prior to this date.

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