Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Senior (Recreation)

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Provide a adaptable and responsive service that meets client identified therapeutic and recreation goals under the delegation of Occupational Therapists.

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The Role

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An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapy Assistant – Senior (Recreation) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

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You will

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- Utilise advanced level clinical and recreational skills to perform a wide range intervention and clinical support activities.
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- Ability to acquire high level knowledge and skills in effective behavioural support strategies.
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- Identify and implement changes to the intervention and treatment programs.
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- Ensure patients participate in purposeful occupations including self-care and social/recreational activities.
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About you

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To be successful in this position you will require:

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- One of the following: Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant, Advanced certificate in Disability Studies, Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) or equivalent or higher from a recognised tertiary institution.
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- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
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- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
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- Driver Licence
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- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
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- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
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- Flexible work options
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- Salary Packaging
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- Modern Facilities
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- Diverse Work Culture
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- 12.75% super
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- 17.5% leave loading
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- Permanent part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
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- Base salary ranging from $38.36 - $41.34 per hour
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About Us

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The Occupational Therapy department at Gold Coast Health has a strong focus on clinical excellence, research and healthcare improvement, and is grounded in a culture of success. Gold Coast Health employs a large number of registered Occupational Therapists who provide services across all facilities including Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Robina Health Precinct, Southport Health Precinct and Community Health Centres.

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About Gold Coast Health

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- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
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- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
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- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
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- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
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- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
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- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
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Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

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Job Ad reference: GC689459

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📌 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Senior (Recreation) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 City of Gold Coast