Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare.
We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not‐for‐profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances.
Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.
It's not just care, it's HammondCare.About the roleThe part-time 4 days per week Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 role until end of April **** is located at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood and works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of Occupational Therapy service is provided to patients of the Hospital, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers.The Occupational Therapist will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and Occupational Therapy Australia.HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.The essence of this roleProvision of effective and efficient Occupational Therapy service to clients and appropriate support and advice to their carersParticipate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing patients' level of functional and care needs,



setting care goals and providing appropriate treatmentParticipate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation's Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environmentAbout youA tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRASignificant practical experience or Extensive Knowledge in providing Occupational Therapy Services in a Rehabilitation and Palliative Care setting.
Experience across inpatient and outpatient/community settings would be desirableA current driver's licence and protected driving recordWillingness to travel between HammondCare's sites and servicesEffective communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated organisation and time management skillsAble to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience in conducting home assessments and equipment prescriptionDemonstrated experience in pressure care and pressure injury management.Empathy and patienceBenefits - What are we offeringSalary packagingLeave benefits - purchased additional annual leaveAdditional training & career development opportunitiesReward and Recognition ProgramFitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your familyFree independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, RepairsExclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and SamsungClosing date 13th November ****HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.
We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 HammondCare
📍 Sydney