Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care
Core
Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and interventions in clients' homes to promote health, wellness, and independence while supporting safe community living.
Role type
Senior IC occupational therapist (community aged care)
Builds
Home modification plans, equipment prescriptions, and person-centred care programs
Domain
Healthcare + Aged care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, home assessment, equipment prescription, home modification planning, care planning, education, collaboration with allied health team, liaison with external agencies
Preferred skills
Experience with pressure care, falls prevention, reablement models, community health sector knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for clients with complex needs; Provide specific OT services and programs including home assessments and advice on activities of daily living; Facilitate and assist in development of community-based Health and Wellness programs; Involve clients and carers in developing person-centred and reablement-focused care plans; Provide support, education, and direction to community workers and staff; Submit individual applications for home modifications and equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC