Occupational Therapist

Overview

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role

About the role and where you will be working:

We are looking for an exceptional Occupational Therapist to join our team supporting our clients at Germanus Kent House in Broome on a Part time basis.

Germanus Kent House is at the heart of the Broome community and features a modern, state of the art facility, incorporating the natural beauty and vibrant culture of the Kimberley region into its design.

As a Southern Cross Care WA OT, you will have a passion for working in partnership with older people and for developing and delivering person centered therapeutic programs. We are looking for someone to facilitate individual and group therapy for our clients.

Responsibilities

- Delivery of high quality OT services to our clients and residents
- Leadership to assistant staff to deliver activity and therapy programs
- Communicate effectively with the care team to enhance the wellbeing of residents
- Contribute to quality improvements in allied health and the residential service
- Comply with Allied Health and Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices

Qualifications

About you:

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist. You will also need a strong commitment to person centered care and able to work both independently and within a team. Most importantly, you/'ll have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in our residents/' lives.

Benefits

Working with us: At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
- Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment

How to apply

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.

Interview and documentation

- Current AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist (unlimited)
- National Police Clearance (current within 6 months)
- Immunisation record (Flu)
- Qualifications

About us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

Occupational Therapist

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support

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