Occupational Therapist

About the role: As a valued member of our Allied Health team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our elderly customers, focusing on enhancing their independence, health, and overall quality of life. In this community-based role, you’ll spend most of your time visiting customers in their own homes across the ACT, applying your expertise to make a real difference in their day-to-day lives. When not conducting home visits, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home or visit our Canberra office.You will provide a range of services including but not limited to:Equipment prescriptionHome modificationsFalls prevention educationManual handling trainingADL assessment/retrainingEnergy conservationCognitive assessmentThis is a permanent part-time role, with up to 22.5 hours per week. You choose which weekdays work best for you – whether it's three full days or spreading out the hours across more days. Let us know what works for you!About you:You are a qualified and passionate Occupational Therapist with a genuine interest in working with the elderly. You excel in a community care environment, using your skills to promote well-being, independence, and comfort in the homes of our customers. You’re highly organised, able to manage your time across various tasks and locations, and work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.To be successful in this role, you’ll need:A tertiary qualification in Occupational TherapyCurrent AHPRA registrationA Driver’s Licence and registered vehicle Car insurance (minimum Third Party Property; Comprehensive preferred)First Aid and CPR certificate (or be willing to obtain)Strong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to build strong internal relationships, including working within a multidisciplinary teamAbout KinCare:Our vision is to enable elderly Australians to remain living safely in their homes for as long as they wish by providing them with the care and support they need. For over 30 years we’ve been putting our customers at the heart of everything we do and empowering them to live the life they choose.We value our team members and celebrate success to ensure a supportive and positive workplace culture. With a job at KinCare, you will be recognised and rewarded with:Ongoing training and developmentDaily varietyWork from home and autonomyAccess to the latest industry insights and trendsOpportunities to advance your career in Community and Aged CareA competitive salary, car allowance, laptop and phoneMon-Fri work, no weekends!Prior to commencement, every successful candidate must complete a mandatory National Police check, Work Rights check, proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and other relevant compliance documents as required. For more information, visit www.kincare.com.au or contact our Talent team at talent@kincare.com.au.If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.