Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care
Core
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions in clients' homes to promote health, wellness, and independence for older adults and those with complex needs.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (home and community care)
Builds
Home modification plans, equipment prescriptions, and person-centred care programs
Domain
Aged care and community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, home safety evaluation, equipment prescription, care planning, falls prevention, home modification coordination
Preferred skills
Pressure care management, reablement models, community aged care system knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct OT assessments for clients with multiple needs; Provide home assessments and advice on activities of daily living; Facilitate community-based health and wellness programs; Collaborate with allied health team including nurses and physiotherapists; Liaise with external agencies to arrange required services and products
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC