Occupational Therapy Assistant
Core
Provide therapeutic group and individual programs and implement delegated client treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to enhance the quality of life and independence of older residents.
Role type
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Therapeutic activities and daily living support programs for aged care residents
Domain
Aged care / Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Implementation of therapeutic group activities, observation of client responses, equipment management, knowledge of resident classification scales, adherence to clinical care plans
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles, organisational skills
Technologies
Therapy equipment
Responsibilities
Support the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan, enhance the quality of life and independence of residents by implementing therapeutic group activities, participate in therapy meetings and organise activities for residents, assist in day-to-day management of therapy equipment including cleaning and stock ordering, observe client responses to treatment programs and report findings to the clinical team, identify and utilise opportunities to promote independence during daily activities such as personal hygiene and mealtimes
Seniority
Junior, hands-on clinical support