Occupational Therapy Assistant

6 hours ago

Southern Suburbs Perth, Australia Amana Living Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

The Role

Based in Duncraig, the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide therapeutic group and individual programs and perform delegated client treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

This is a permanent part-time role offering 16 hours per fortnight.

What you'll do

  • Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan
  • Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living residents/clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapist
  • Participates in therapy meetings and in organising activities and events for residents based on the interests and preferences of the resident cohort. 
  • Assists day to day management of therapy equipment on site including equipment cleaning and organising ordering of stock
  • Observes clients responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to clinical team 
  • Communicates effectively both written and verbally with the clinical team
  • Works within limits of own knowledge and ability and promptly refers problems or concerns to clinical team or manager, including any deterioration of an individual
  • Supports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipient 
  • Identifies and utilises opportunities to use the strengths of the individual to promote and enable independence during normal daily activities such as personal hygiene, and mealtimes
  • Supports the management/clinical team to maintain accreditation compliance with the quality standards
  • Complies with Amana Living policies and procedures; and contributes to continuous improvement systems
  • Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings 

What you'll need

  • Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
  • Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
  • Knowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvement
  • NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Willingness to attend 4 days paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute

Please note this is an internal vacancy. Staff are encouraged to apply within the closing date. Talent Acquisition has the right to close this position before end date if suitable candidate is identified. A copy of the full position description is available on the link below.

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