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Occupational Therapist

Ready to take your healthcare career to the next level? Join our passionate team as an Occupational Therapist and help clients to achieve physical and social goals and live independently and confidently at home.

What’s on offer

• Permanent Full-time role, however Part-time will be considered
• Hybrid role – working from home and at our offices in Keswick and Parafield.
• Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm shifts, with no weekend work.
• Competitive hourly rate + super.
• Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options.
• Everyday discounts, including discounted vouchers for Coles, Woolworths, Amazon, Myer, The Good Guys and more.
• Enhance your clinical skills and support a diverse range of clients in their homes.
• Work independently in the community with support from your team. 
• Extensive orientation and on-the-job training.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support.

What we’re looking for

You have passion with purpose and are driven by excellence. Caring is a profession and a calling, and your work and support enriches everyone. In addition, you will have the following skills:

• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist with an accredited degree
• Experience as an OT in a community setting, including undertaking home modifications and equipment prescription
• A passion for client-centred practice and collaborative care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills
• A valid full Australian driver’s licence

The role

• You’ll undertake home visits to support our Aged Care clients — assess their motor skills and endurance and assist them to engage in activities they find meaningful, like self-care and leisure.

• Deliver client-centred care that empowers clients to live their best lives – enhancing independence, achieving personal goals, and thriving in the comfort of their own homes
• Conduct holistic client assessments and develop individualised care plans that support physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing

• Build strong, supportive relationships and communicate effectively with clients, families, care providers and health professionals to establish goals, provide support and education
• Occupational therapy input may occasionally be required outside of Aged Care, with Health or Department of Human Services clients

• Work autonomously while staying connected to a collaborative team
• Manage your time effectively to meet client and program needs

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.  

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.