Occupational Therapist

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of home based occupational therapy services in a customer led organisation. This includes providing clients and caregiver available options and solutions within assessment brief and funding

guidelines. The role is pivotal to the delivery of appropriate consumer centred therapy focussed on quality outcome for the client.

This position will be based out of our Pinjarra Hills office and working across the Brisbane North region, including Murrumba Downs, Aspley, Chermside, Lutwyche, Fortitude Valley and surrounding suburbs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients within the
• context of primary health care in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner, in keeping with accepted best practice standards
• Ensure integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal, visiting and external providers
• Provide follow-up monitoring and care as directed through health assessments
• Incorporate holistic approach to health care that incorporates health promotion activities according to community and organisational priorities
• Deliver education sessions to clients participating in health education programs and in-service education in areas relevant to Occupational Therapy service provision as required
• Work closely with the local community teams and key stakeholders to support regular tracking of progress in monitoring client progress and care, ensuring feedback is provided to staff supporting implementation of changes in response to identified gaps
• Conduct home based Occupational Therapy assessments including all areas of activities of daily living, mobility and home safety
• Ensure recommendations meet all legal requirements, and that information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner and that all records are maintained in accordance with pre-agreed standards
• Maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve client care
• Work to foster productive relationships with all organisational programs and support staff
• Work to foster productive working relationships with relevant government departments, hospitals, key providers and other specialist providers including network with occupational therapy services and other practitioners within the region

Qualifications:

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

Skills & Experience:

• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting the lives of our clients and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the philosophy and practice of Bolton Clarke’s service model and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with a diverse community group
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for clients within the context of organisational framework in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner
• Ability to establishing trust and rapport, maintaining confidentiality and record keeping
• Broad understanding of the Commonwealth and State Health Service system
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and key stakeholders
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to produce accurate client files, develop referral documentation and communicate to other health providers
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

About this location:

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Ashley Hurman (workwithus@boltonclarke.com.au)