Job no:
******
Work type:
Part time
Location:
Northern Suburbs
Categories:
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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.
Competitive rates
Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
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. Join us in making a difference!
The Position
Based in Osbourne Park,



the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide therapeutic group and individual programs and perform delegated client treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
This is a
permanent part time
role offering
40 hours per fortnight.
Week 1
Monday: 10:*******:30
Tuesday: 10:*******:30
Thursday: 10:*******:30
Week 2
Monday: 10:*******:30
Tuesday: 10:*******:30
Thursday: 10:*******:30
Key responsibilities:
Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan
Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living residents/clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapist
Participates in therapy meetings and in organising activities and events for residents based on the interests and preferences of the resident cohort.
Assists day to day management of therapy equipment on site including equipment cleaning and organising ordering of stock
Observes clients responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to clinical team
Communicates effectively both written and verbally with the clinical team
Works within limits of own knowledge and ability and promptly refers problems or concerns to clinical team or manager, including any deterioration of an individual




Supports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipient
Identifies and utilises opportunities to use the strengths of the individual to promote and enable independence during normal daily activities such as personal hygiene, and mealtimes
Supports the management/clinical team to maintain accreditation compliance with the quality standards
Complies with Amana Living policies and procedures; and contributes to continuous improvement systems
Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings
About you
The successful candidate will have current knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices within health/aged care environment. Will be able to show exceptional organisational skills and the ability to complete busy workloads and respond to changing priorities.
Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
Knowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvement
NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Willingness to attend 4 days paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute
Advertised:
28 Aug **** W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
30 Sep **** W. Australia Standard Time
Position Description
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