Occupational Therapist - Full Time
Job No:
S2928
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Logan Community Services - Meadowbrook, QLD
About the Position
Our Logan Community Services team is key in providing care and support to a range of clients, including older people and those with disabilities. We work with people to explore new options, open doors and create solutions that enable people to live well in their own homes.
As part of this essential service, we are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the team on a full time basis, providing support to improve or maintain people’s independent functioning in all aspects of living. The role may assist people who are limited by physical or psychological illness, neurological dysfunction, developmental delay or the ageing process.
About You
As an OT with Anglicare SQ you will be skilled and experienced in:
- Conducting home based assessments, devising care plans and writing functional reports
- Supporting clients in their own homes, working towards self-care development and/or re-ablement
- Assessing the home environment, and prescribing aids, equipment and modifications as required, within funding program guidelines
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team with a collaborative, person-centred approach
- Planning, coordination and implementation of group OT programs if required by the service/community
- Experience in working with children would be highly regarded
Your exceptional communication skills and genuine interest in helping others, will be supported by:
- A bright, enthusiastic and dedicated approach to care and clients
- The ability to work autonomously by planning and prioritising your workload effectively
- Demonstrated understanding of quality management and best practice procedures
To be successful in this role, you will also need:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
- Clean, open Queensland Drivers Licence and your own reliable vehicle
- First Aid Certificate with CPR
- A current National Police Certificate
What We Offer
Along with the opportunity to join one of Queensland’s leading employers in the non-profit sector, you will also be offered:
- A competitive salary and the ability to increase your take home pay with salary packaging
- Working in, and supporting your local community and its residents
- Significant and ongoing training – both internal and external
- A friendly and dedicated team of professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working with an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
To submit an application and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ below or visit http://anglicaresq.org.au/career and refer to job number S2928
For further information please contact
Karen McGurk on 07 3299 9600
Applications close Thursday 6th July 2017
Assistance from Recruitment Agencies is not required at this time
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support you need for the life you want in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout southeast Queensland.
For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare Southern Queensland is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
We also offer a range of specialist services within indigenous, homeless, multicultural and rural and remote communities.
The work of Anglicare Southern Queensland stretches from Cairns to Coolangatta, from Birdsville to Brisbane and reaches out to support to people of all ages with a variety of needs.
Anglicare Southern Queensland has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs all working towards a happier, healthier community.