• An exciting Permanent full-time position, Monday – Friday work week.
• Based at our Greenwich Hospital
• Affiliated NSW Health Organisation, all transferable entitlements are recognised.

More about the role

The role of the Level 1/ 2 Occupational Therapist is to work 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.

The essence of this role:

• Provision of effective and efficient Occupational Therapy service to clients and appropriate support and advice to their carers
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing patients’ level of functional and care needs, setting care goals and providing appropriate treatment.
• Participate 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 environment

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
• Significant practical experience or Extensive Knowledge in providing Occupational Therapy Services in a Rehabilitation, Aged Care or Palliative Care setting. Experience across inpatient and outpatient/ community settings would be desirable.
• A current drivers licence and safe driving record.
• Occasional travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience in conducting home assessments and equipment prescription.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• An understanding of Work Health and Safety policies and procedures

Why HammondCare

• Strong focus on work/life balance
• Work in a supportive Multi disciplinary environments
• Access to a range of HammondCare benefits
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

Please send a detailed resume and cover note hcullen@hammond.com.au

For any specific queries contact

Close date: 21st of February 2021

All short listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

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