Occupational Therapist
Core
Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to support older people's independence, safety, and confidence in their own homes and communities.
Role type
Community Occupational Therapist (Aged Care)
Builds
Therapeutic journeys for older adults across Transition Care Program (TCP), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and Support at Home services
Domain
Community Aged Care / Allied Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational Therapy assessment, reablement principles, person-centred practice, home modification recommendations, assistive technology selection, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Community aged care experience, home-based service delivery, service improvement innovation
Technologies
Electronic customer records systems
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and set goals for daily living independence, recommend equipment and home modifications, review progress against therapeutic goals, collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC