Paediatric Occupational Therapist

 

Main characteristics

Location

Melbourne, Victoria

Company

Alfred Health

Employment type

Contract\u002FTemp

Category

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Fixed term (0.6 EFT) positionGrade 2 plus generous salary packaging and superannuationBased on site at Caulfield Hospital, only 15 mins south-east of the city

About Caulfield Community Health Service

Caulfield Community Health Service is a dynamic integrated community health service within Alfred Health. We deliver a range of health services to adults and families, and children in our local government areas: Glen Eira, Stonnington & Port Philip

DEPARTMENT

Home, Aged and Community Care is a clinical program across Alfred Health and largely based at Caulfield Hospital. The HACC program plays an integral role within Victorias health care system, supporting people to maximise their independence and functioning, and minimise long-term healthcare needs. HACC oversees a diverse group of services promoting effective seamless care, from acute care back into the community. These services are provided in hospital, community based settings and in peoples homes. Our Community Integration services act to provide a responsive, person-centred, effective system of care that aims to improve health outcomes and the quality of life for our clients and broader community.

ROLE

The Paediatric Occupational Therapist is a member of the Child Youth and Family (CYF) Team at Caulfield Community Health Service. The CYF Team is a multidisciplinary Allied Health team which provides clinical services to children, youth and families within our local community. These services may be in the clients home or school setting, as well as in the centre. The Paediatric Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the team and works collaboratively to ensure the needs of our client group (children aged between 0-18 years as well as their families and carers) are addressed.

SKILLS

You will be an experienced Paediatric Grade 2 Occupational Therapist who will:Manage a caseload of child and youth clients (Aged 0-18) with a diverse range of referral reasonsHave demonstrated experience assessing mild to moderate developmental delays, and developing appropriate treatment plansSee clients at the centre, at home and in the communityProvide comprehensive assessment of activities of daily living and school environments Deliver time limited, goal directed interventionsCollaborate with multi-disciplinary team members in case discussions, care planning and joint treatment sessionsDevelop a model of care to support children with toilet training Focus on identifying and developing innovative service delivery models to manage the Occupational Therapy needs of the Child, Youth and Family Team clientsProvide supervision and mentoring to Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate/masters OT studentsAchieve monthly client target hours and Key Performance IndicatorsDevelop and lead quality improvement activities across Occupational Therapy and Community healthSeek professional support and mentoring from Team Leaders

BENEFITS

Salary PackagingDiscount Health InsuranceCar Parking (subject to availability)Onsite Gym Child care services

Enquiries to Ilanit Whiteman (Child, Youth and Family Team Leader) or Kerryn Woolley (23 Jan- 5 Feb) on Tel 9076 6666.

Applications close: 11pm Monday, 06 March 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au