Job no: ******Work type: Part timeLocation: Northern SuburbsCategories: Occupational Therapy AssistantWhy 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 ratesSalary packaging benefits up to $18,550Health and wellbeing programs and more!
Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.Access to our Employee Assistance ProgramAt 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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The PositionBased 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 1Monday: 10:*******:30Tuesday: 10:*******:30Thursday: 10:*******:30Week 2Monday: 10:*******:30Tuesday: 10:*******:30Thursday: 10:*******:30Key responsibilities:Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care planEnhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living residents/clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapistParticipates 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 stockObserves clients responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to clinical teamCommunicates effectively both written and verbally with the clinical teamWorks within limits of own knowledge and ability and promptly refers problems or concerns to clinical team or manager,



including any deterioration of an individualSupports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipientIdentifies and utilises opportunities to use the strengths of the individual to promote and enable independence during normal daily activities such as personal hygiene, and mealtimesSupports the management/clinical team to maintain accreditation compliance with the quality standardsComplies with Amana Living policies and procedures; and contributes to continuous improvement systemsAttends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetingsAbout youThe 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 policiesAbility to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checksKnowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvementNDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)Willingness to attend 4 days paid induction at our Rivervale Training InstituteAdvertised: 28 Aug **** W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 30 Sep **** W. Australia Standard TimePosition DescriptionOccupation Therapist Assistant I Permanent Part time I 40 hours per fortnight I James Brown Care Centre I NFP Organisation
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📌 Occupational Therapy Assistant (Western Australia)
🏢 Amana Living
📍 Western Australia