Community Occupational Therapist - Dementia Rehabilitation Program
Core
Delivering a structured, evidence-based Dementia Rehabilitation Program to clients living independently in their own homes.
Role type
Community Occupational Therapist (Dementia Rehabilitation)
Builds
Home-based rehabilitation interventions and support plans for older adults with dementia
Domain
Aged care / Dementia rehabilitation / Community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, home environment assessment, goal setting with clients and families, care planning, intervention adaptation, referral pathway development
Preferred skills
Dementia rehabilitation experience, healthy ageing knowledge, aged care experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients and home environments, establish meaningful goals with clients and families, support maintenance of independence in daily activities, provide education and strategies to carers, collaborate with physiotherapists and allied health professionals, review client progress and adapt interventions, develop recommendations and referral pathways
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
