Occupational Therapist – Aged Care Contractor – In-Home Services

$145-170 per hour | Flexible Schedule | Melbourne and Gold Coast based

Kinder Caring is seeking experienced, self-motivated and compassionate occupational therapists to provide in-home assessments, therapy and recommendations to older people across [region].

This opportunity is suitable for individual occupational therapy contractors and small allied health practices looking to expand their aged care client base. It is ideal for occupational therapists who value professional autonomy, flexibility and meaningful, person-centred work.

About the opportunity

Provide personalised occupational therapy services that help older people maintain their independence, participate in everyday activities and live safely at home and in the community.

Through the Kinder Caring App, approved occupational therapists can view and select client opportunities that suit their availability, preferred service areas, clinical experience and business capacity.

Opportunities include regular, short-term and one-off services for Support at Home and privately funded aged care clients.

Why work with Kinder Caring?

- Nominate your contractor rate within the $145–$170 per hour range

- Choose when and where you provide services

- Select opportunities that suit you or your practice

- Expand your in-home aged care client base

- Manage accepted services and service records through the Kinder Caring App

- Receive support from Kinder Caring’s experienced care management, coordination and clinical teams

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people

Occupational therapy services may include

- Assessing functional capacity, activities of daily living and home safety

- Identifying strategies to support independence and reduce falls risk





- Assessing, trialling and recommending assistive technology and equipment

- Assessing and recommending minor or major home modifications within your scope of practice

- Developing individualised therapy and independence-maintenance programs

- Educating clients, families, carers and support networks

- Reviewing client needs and preparing clinical reports and recommendations

Contractor responsibilities

- Provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred occupational therapy within your professional scope of practice

- Assess clients and deliver services in accordance with their goals, care plans and agreed service requirements

- Exercise independent clinical judgement and obtain informed consent

- Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations that promote safety, independence and quality of life

- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, reports and service notes

- Communicate effectively with clients, representatives, care managers and other relevant parties

- Promptly report incidents, risks, complaints and significant changes in a client’s needs

- Comply with applicable skilled, legal, aged care and Kinder Caring requirements

Requirements

Applicants must have:

- A recognised occupational therapy qualification and current general registration with AHPRA

- Relevant experience in aged care, community care, rehabilitation or home-based services





- The ability to assess older people and practise independently in home and community settings

- Experience in functional assessment, home safety, assistive technology, equipment and home modifications

- Strong clinical documentation, report-writing and communication skills

- An active ABN and Australian working rights

- Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance

- A current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one

- Reliable transport, a valid driver licence and an appropriately registered and insured vehicle

- Access to appropriate clinical assessment tools and a smartphone with reliable internet access

- A professional, reliable and person-centred approach

- Two relevant professional or business references

Where a practice uses employees or other personnel, each treating occupational therapist must meet Kinder Caring’s applicable registration, screening, competency and onboarding requirements.

How to apply

Register your interest and upload your résumé or information about your occupational therapy practice at:

https://app.kindercaring.com.au/apply/

Applicants who meet the initial requirements will be invited to complete Kinder Caring’s independent contractor onboarding process and provide evidence of the required registrations, credentials and insurances.

About Kinder Caring

Kinder Caring is a family-owned and managed home and community support organisation established in 1998. We are committed to helping older people, people with disability and other clients live safely and independently in their homes and communities.

We currently operate across metropolitan Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and the Newcastle/Hunter region.

Job type: Independent contractor

📌 Occupational Therapists - Melbourne & Gold Coast
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