Occupational Therapist | Residential Aged Care (Capecare)

Location: Busselton/ Dunsborough

Permanent Position: Part-time (0.8/ 4 days) or Full-time.

About Us: Capecare is acknowledged as a leading not-for-profit provider of aged care and accommodation services for seniors and the aged care community across the South West region of Western Australia.

Capecare recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life, and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. With facilities in Busselton and Dunsborough on the beautiful shores of Geographe Bay, surrounded with unique experiences, adventure, and artisan produce, this position offers the perfect lifestyle balance for both work and play.

About the role:

Based across both Busselton and Dunsborough Capeare facilities, the primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and supervise occupational therapy services, while providing professional, client-centred assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services. The role aims to enhance residents’ functional independence, safety, and quality of life through individualised care plans, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This role also plays a key position in mentoring staff, ensuring best practice standards, and promoting autonomy and engagement in meaningful daily activities.

To promote a program of wellbeing and re-enablement, you will be responsible for:

- Conduct initial and ongoing functional assessments for residential clients to determine strengths, limitations, risks, and support needs.

- Develop individualised therapy plans based on assessment outcomes, client goals and evidence-based practice.





- Deliver interventions focused on maintaining or improving mobility, independence, safety, cognitive function, and participation in daily activities.

- Provide recommendations for equipment, assistive technology, home modifications, and environmental adaptations.

- Action new referrals promptly, develop and review therapy programs.

- Provide supervision, guidance and clinical oversight to Allied Health Assistants (AHA).

- Ensure all delegated tasks to AHAs are appropriate to the client needs and fall within the AHAs scope of practice, providing clear instructions and follow up as required.

- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care.

- Ensure effective and effective communication with clients.

- Reporting any changes in health status to the Registered Nurse.

- Ensure all documentation within individualised care plans is accurate, and reflective of current goals and interventions.

- Commitment to workplace Health & Safety, including timely completion of incidents reports and hazard forms.

- Report client incidents as required under the Serious Incident response Scheme (SIRS) in accordance with legislative and organisation requirements.

- Ensuring accurate and timely progress/treatment notes are added to the client management system.

About You – Key Requirements to be successful in this role:





- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Occupational Therapist)

- Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate

- Previous experience within aged care (highly desirable)

- Sound understanding of people living with dementia and/or people living with complex care needs(highly desirable)

- Sound clinical assessment and documentation skills

- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Why work for Capecare?

- Utilise your skills and experience to make a real difference

- Join the fantastic existing team of clinicians and health professionals who are highly experienced and can provide a thorough onboarding into the role

- Receive coaching and mentoring from our experienced senior management team who offer continuous upskilling and education in your desired areas and are invested in your future development and growth

- Access to our fantastic salary sacrifice of up to $18,550 (tax free) – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay.

Capecare is a values-driven organisation looking to attract an individual who has a real passion for the Aged Care industry providing exceptional care to our clients.

Please submit your application with a cover letter and CV outlining your experience.

We are committed to employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage applications.

Please note screening and interviews may occur sooner, and Capecare reserves the right to close applications early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have further questions, please contact the recruitment team at: *****@capecare.com.au

📌 Occupational Therapist | Residential Aged Care (Busselton)
🏢 Capecare
📍 Busselton