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Skills Required:
Interpersonal Skills Service Orientation Self Motivation Allied Health Care Planning Customer Service Clinical Governance Clinical Practices Confidentiality Consulting Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Therapy Ethical Codes Health Care Pain Management Service Industries Nursing Home Care Writing of Reports Carrying out Assessments Dementia (Professional Expertise) Program Development Process Therapy Methods Organization of Work Processes
Job Description
The role of the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to clients within Amana Living's residential care facilities.
They assess the therapeutic needs of the residents, plan person centered interventions that aid the resident to maintain or improve their functional performance and deliver and evaluate these therapeutic interventions.
This position is based at Moline House in Karrinyup.
This role is offered on a permanent part time fixed term basis working 3 days a week, ***** hours per fortnight.
Fixed term contract begins July **** up until October ****.
Week 1
Tuesday: 09:*******:00
Thursday: 09:******:00
Week 2
Tuesday: 09:*******:00
Thursday: 09:*******:00
Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client's functional capacity, strengths, and lifestyle goals
Provide recommendations for client care and report writing
Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living clients by delivering evidence based occupational therapy interventions
Contribute to the development of holistic, individualized, client focused care plans in partnership with the resident and their carer/advocate and Amana Living team
Contribute to the development and monitoring of therapeutic activity programs in assigned residential care sites.
This includes ensuring compliance of the occupational therapy program with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards
Provide individualized therapy services,



including equipment prescription to enable older people to maintain functional capacity, prevent deterioration, maximize quality of life and to re-engage with community activities
Completion of pain management interventions in accordance with ACFI requirements
Regularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted
Maintain current knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy techniques and healthcare issues, and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, professional code of ethics, professional code of conduct and available evidence
Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organizational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement
Consult with Amana Living staff in a multi-disciplinary manner including making recommendations for involvement of other allied health professionals.
About the Employer
Why Choose Amana Living?
Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since ****.
We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services.
Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued.
Our mission is together,



we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust.
Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in program development and the delivery of evidence based occupational therapy interventions within the Aged Care or Services sector.
You will be able to show Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously in a complex setting, characterized by competing demands and tight timelines.
Previous experience working with people living with dementia
Evidence of Current **** Flu vaccinations as per Amana Living policies
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
NDIS Clearance (or ability to obtain)
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Degree
Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).
Must be willing to attend a 2-day Induction based at our Amana Living Training Institute from 8:30am-4pm.
Competitive rates
Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave.
Health and wellbeing programs and more!
Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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📌 Occupational Therapist Moline House (Western Australia)
🏢 Ageing Australia
📍 Western Australia