Occupational Therapist - Graduate/Newly Qualified
Core
Conduct holistic assessments and create person-centred intervention plans to help older people adapt to changes in function, achieve meaningful goals, and remain safe and independent at home.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Graduate/Newly Qualified)
Builds
Home modifications, equipment prescription, functional and cognitive assessment, rehabilitation and reablement services for older adults.
Domain
Aged care / Community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Holistic assessment, person-centred intervention planning, home modifications, equipment prescription, functional assessment, cognitive assessment, rehabilitation, reablement, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Curiosity, reflection, motivation to learn, relationship building, independent work with guidance
Technologies
Technology-enabled care tools
Responsibilities
Conduct holistic assessments and create person-centred intervention plans; Build capability in home modifications, equipment prescription, functional and cognitive assessment, rehabilitation and reablement; Work with functional, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations across community settings; Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team; Help older people adapt to changes in function, achieve meaningful goals and remain safe and independent at home; Contribute to innovative projects, including technology-enabled care.