Community Occupational Therapist - Dementia Rehabilitation Program

About Encara: Encarais a leading provider of allied health services across residential aged care,communityand NDIS.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing community allied health team, deliveringEncara’sDementia Rehabilitation Program to clients living independently in their own homes.
This is a rewarding community-based role where you can work directly with clients in their everyday environment, helping them remain safe,independentand engaged in the activities that are important to them.

Why choose us?

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for employees
- Dedicated administration and operational support
- Dementia-specific orientation,resourcesand training
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid travel between client appointments
- Collaborate with Physiotherapists and our broader allied health team
- Work within a structured, evidence-based Dementia Rehabilitation Program
- Enjoy the variety and autonomy of working in the community

The Role: As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will:

- Provide occupational therapy to people living with dementia in their own homes
- Complete comprehensive assessments of clients, their home environments and support needs
- Work with clients and their families/carers toestablishmeaningful, achievable goals
- Support clients tomaintainindependence with everyday activities and routines




- Provide education and strategies to families and carers
- Work collaboratively with Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals
- Review client progress and adapt interventions throughout the program
- Develop recommendations and referral pathways to support clients beyond the program

About You

You will be an Occupational Therapist who enjoys the autonomy and variety of community practice and is passionate about helping older people live well at home.

You will have:

- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Robust communicationand relationship-building skills
- Confidence working independently in a community setting
- An interest in dementia, cognitiverehabilitationand healthy ageing
- Community, agedcareor dementia experience is desirable; however, comprehensive orientation and support will be provided
- All applicants mustpossessor be willing to obtain a police check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and registration in their relevant discipline.

Additional information

- Community-based OT role supporting people living with dementia in their own home
- Dementia-specific training & multidisciplinary support
- Flexible working arrangements with paid travel between client appointments

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📌 Community Occupational Therapist - Dementia Rehabilitation Program (City of Casey)
🏢 Encara
📍 City of Casey