Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care / Aged Care

Chinese Welfare Services of SA Inc. is seeking a qualified and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team and provide high-quality occupational therapy services to older people living independently in the community.

About Us

Chinese Welfare Services of SA Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation providing culturally appropriate aged care and community services to older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting older people to maintain their independence, safety and quality of life while continuing to live in their own homes.

About the Role

As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will provide occupational therapy assessments, recommendations and ongoing support to older people in their homes across the Adelaide metropolitan area.

You will work closely with Care Coordinators, clients, families and other health professionals to deliver person-centred services based on each client's individual needs, goals and care plan.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes.
- Assess clients' functional abilities, mobility, home safety and ability to perform daily activities.
- Recommend appropriate assistive technology, equipment and mobility aids.
- Assess and recommend home modifications to improve clients' safety and independence.
- Provide falls prevention and home safety recommendations.
- Develop individualised strategies to support activities of daily living and functional independence.
- Provide education and advice to clients, families and care staff.
- Monitor clients' progress and review recommendations as required.
- Prepare clear and timely assessment reports, progress notes and supporting documentation.
- Communicate with Care Coordinators regarding clients' needs, recommendations and changes in circumstances.
- Work collaboratively with other allied health professionals and service providers.




- Deliver services in accordance with relevant aged care standards, professional requirements and organisational policies.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Strong clinical assessment and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage community-based appointments.
- A person-centred approach and genuine interest in supporting older people.
- Previous experience in aged care, community care, rehabilitation or home-based occupational therapy will be highly regarded.
- Experience with assistive technology, equipment prescription and home modification assessments will be highly regarded.
- Chinese language skills (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) are highly desirable, as many of our clients are from Chinese-speaking backgrounds.
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities will be highly regarded.

What We Offer
- Meaningful work supporting older people to remain safe and independent at home.
- Supportive and multicultural working environment.
- Versatile community-based work arrangements.
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced aged care team.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Important Information
- This position is based in Adelaide, South Australia.
- Services are primarily provided to clients within the Adelaide metropolitan area.
- Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.
- Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping older people live safely and independently at home, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and cover letter.

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits

- Salary packaging

Language:
- Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Occupational Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Chinese Welfare Services of South Australia
📍 Adelaide