Title: Occupational Therapist
Carinya of Bicton is a leading residential aged care facility that aims to provide only the highest quality of services to those seeking quality care and homely comforts. Carinya of Bicton, a part of the St Jude's Health Care Group, has more than four decades of experience operating within residential aged care, and we have come to know exactly what amenities and services are most valued by our residents and their families. Carinya of Bicton is one of the most highly regarded aged care facilities South of the Perth river.
Role Summary
The role of the Occupational Therapist is to create, enhance and maintain purposeful activities at the facility through initial assessments, partaking in care planning and developing therapy programs for the residents of Carinya of Bicton. The goal of the role is to enable the residents to achieve their maximum potential and to live as independently within the facility as possible. You will be led by a supportive management team and work closely with a team of like-minded individuals at the facility who share common goals.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assessing and evaluating Occupational Therapy needs and developing care plans that support the maintenance of our clients' independence
- Contributing to the implementation, review and evaluation of Occupational Therapy care plans
- Monitoring, analysing and evaluating services in order to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of the intervention
Skills, Attributes and Experience
The ideal candidate will pride themselves on their ability to build and deliver person-centered care that values the choice of the client. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients. They will also demonstrate a commitment to being a productive and positive team player at the facility, and in creating a homely, healthy and happy atmosphere.
Key Criteria Includes:
- Holding a relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
- Previous experience working within residential aged care will be highly regarded but is not essential
Carinya of Bicton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression, then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.