Occupational Therapist

 

Main characteristics

Company

Alzheimer's WA

Category

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

Position Summary:

As part of our growing Allied Health team you will have the opportunity to develop your dementia expertise, deliver person-centred, innovative approaches as part of a WA based team to improve the care and support of people living with dementia.

Our occupational therapists are a crucial part of our Community Care and Support Services team and are primarily responsible for the assessment and facilitation of services to clients in all aspects of their daily life including maintaining independence, rehabilitation, meaningful engagement, supporting wellbeing and creating enabling environments through design and assistive technology. This is provided through assessment, intervention and ongoing support to clients and their families.

As a member of our dementia focused Allied Health team, you will primarily be focused on working with people living with younger onset dementia (NDIS), as well as supporting older clients with cognitive impairment at home. Your duties as an occupational therapist with AWA will include (but not be limited to):provide occupational therapy services:cognitive, functional and home environment assessments;development of occupational therapy support plans and intervention e.g. task adaptation, environmental modification, prescription of dementia-specific assistive technology, cognitive rehab, etc;review clients function and work with client and their support partners to maximise independence and wellbeing;empowering and supporting clients to advocate for themselves and support choice and autonomy;Supports and contributes to the strong inter-disciplinary person-centred teams ethos;Participates in research and innovation projects;Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements including the recording and reporting of all associated activities;Ensure provision of quality person-centred service to clients; andOther duties as directed by Senior Manager, Community Care & Support Services.Selection Criteria:

EssentialBSc (Occupational Therapy) or a MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent;current AHPRA registration;ability to work in a small team, manage multiple projects and work with a high level of autonomy;exceptional written & verbal communication skills and interpersonal skillsability to problem solve and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders;sound skills using MS Office suite and report writing; andcurrent NDIS Check and WA drivers licence.

Desirableexperience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS);occupational therapy experience in a community care organisation;experience with a person-centred approach to assisting people living with dementia;working knowledge of the NDIS;knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia in a range of care settings, such as acute, primary, community or residential aged care; andexperience in adapting the home environment to maximise independence;At Alzheimers WA, we offer:Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 per annum,Five (5) weeks of annual leave per year,Employee Assistance Program (EAP),A comprehensive induction program, andOn-going professional development opportunities.About Us:

Established in 1982, Alzheimers WA advocates, educates, and engages Western Australians living with all types of dementia as well as their families and carers.

We support CHSP, HCP and NDIS funding by providing home and community support, as well as respite day and overnight in our three (3) homes based in Perth, Mandurah, and Albany.

Some of our key services include:Home, community, and social support using holistic person-centred care programs, from a philosophy of understanding the lived experience,Education, training, and consultancy for those who wish to learn and have an impact on the lives of people living with dementia.

We endeavour to be by the side of those living with dementia, and to make a positive difference to their lives. If this is a journey that interests you, we welcome you to apply to become part of our team.

More information about Alzheimers WA, is available here: https://www.alzheimerswa.org.au/about/ Application Process

After application submission, candidates will be shortlisted and forwarded to respective hiring managers. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted following the shortlisting process.

If you have questions about the position, or would like to see the full position description, you can email us at [email protected] .

Please note: We reserve the right to close the position without notice.

At Alzheimers WA, we believe that we have an important role to play in promoting diversity, equality, respect and inclusion in our society. People from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.