Occupational Therapist - Aged Care & Disability Services
Core
Conduct functional assessments and develop individualised therapy plans to improve client independence, safety, and wellbeing in aged care, disability, and community settings.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Aged Care & Disability)
Builds
Individualised therapy plans, functional assessments, and recommendations for assistive technology and home modifications.
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Disability Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Functional assessment, therapy planning, mobility assessment, daily living skills evaluation, home safety assessment, assistive technology recommendation, clinical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, client and family education
Preferred skills
First Aid, CPR, aged care experience, NDIS experience, regional WA availability
Technologies
Mobility aids, assistive technology
Responsibilities
Conduct functional assessments for clients; Develop individualised therapy plans; Assess mobility, daily living skills, and home safety; Provide recommendations for assistive technology and home modifications; Support clients to improve independence with daily living activities; Complete clinical documentation and reports
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on clinical practitioner