Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Home Care

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence health and wellbeing of older Australians while enjoying flexibility support and a great team environment.

Key benefits:

• Competitive salary plus generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development clinical supervision and mentoring to support your growth
• Family-friendly benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Be part of an organisation that genuinely cares for clients and staff
• Use your clinical skills to help people live independently at home

About the role:

BaptistCare is one of Australias largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in the Northern Suburbs Brunswick Coburg and Fawkner.

You will deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will support older people to maintain or regain independence mobility and confidence enabling them to continue living safely at home.

Your team:

Youll be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. We empower clients to maintain their independence and enjoy the best possible quality of life at home surrounded by the people community and memories that matter most. Together we create a supportive environment where every client feels valued respected and genuinely cared for each day.

About you:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated ability to assess and deliver individualised occupational therapy programs for aged care clients in a community setting
• Postgraduate experience in aged care rehabilitation or community settings
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Alignment with BaptistCares values and mission
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)

• Unrestricted drivers licence and access to a reliable registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance.

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC TAS) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.

BaptistCare Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities please call Yolanda Lee for a confidential discussion.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria as soon as possible.

Applications may be reviewed before the closing date which can change without notice.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

Baptistcare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.