An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team at Bolton Clarke.This full time position will be located within the Western Region of Melbourne. This role will see you working full time, part time 3 minimum days a week or casual work involve traveling to client’s homes, community based services and staff to provide a quality service to Bolton Clarke staff, clients, their carers’ and other community based services. A phone and a laptop computer will be provided. Work remotely but within a supportive environment.
What we need from you:
• Provide comprehensive care involving assessment, prevention, early detection treatment and referrals whilst evaluating the effects of the treatment
• A focus on falls prevention & continuous improvement to the overall programme
• Develop care plans in consultation with the resident and their family
• Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills necessary to manage varying and/or conflicting stakeholder demands. Desired Experience:
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience within Aged or Community care environment (desirable)
• Understanding of all relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, professional standards and guidelines relevant to the Aged Care sector (desirable).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current Occupational Therapist Registration with AHPRA (essential)
Benefits:
• Work with a dedicated and supportive team
• 5.5 hours of client work per day (this includes documentation time).
• Access to comprehensive salary packaging benefits
• Private Health Insurance discounts
• Opportunity to give back by supporting the health and wellbeing of our clients
• $15,900 Salary packaging + $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Flexibility of doing paperwork at work
• 5 study days per year pro rata for part time
• Eligible for a car if work 4 or 5 days per week
• Continuous professional development with opportunities to grow
• Employee referral program – earn $500 for referring your friends and family
• Discount on selected car dealerships
• Travel and Flight benefits
• Laptop and phone provided
• Gym and Wellbeing benefits
All candidates must have a current Victorian Drivers Licence, certified rights to work in Australia and National AHPRA registration. Access to a registered reliable car is also essential.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Our Story
As one of Australia’s largest and most experienced not-for-profit organisations we offer more services, supporting and enabling more people right across the country. That’s the reason RSL Care and RDNS came together to become Bolton Clarke. While some things change, some important things won’t. Our long held values of compassion and respect remain at the heart of everything we do. Our combined experience of over 200 years of service means we can deliver the highest standard of professional support and clinical care.