Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant – Amana Living (Australia)

Amana Living is one of the largest aged care providers in Western Australia. We offer residential care, transition care, retirement living, home care, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services. We enable older people to maintain their individuality with the support they need for a fulfilling life.

The Position

Based in Bull Creek, the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapeutic group and individual programs and performs delegated client treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist. This is a permanent part-time role offering 37.5 hours per fortnight.

Week 1

Monday : 10 : 00 – 18 : 00

Tuesday : 10 : 00 – 18 : 00

Week 2

Monday : 10 : 00 – 18 : 00

Tuesday : 10 : 00 – 18 : 00

Sunday : 10 : 00 – 18 : 00

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan
• Enhance the quality of life and independence of residents / clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapist
• Participates in therapy meetings and organises activities and events for residents based on their interests and preferences
• Assists with day-to-day management of therapy equipment on site, including cleaning and stock ordering
• Observes clients’ responses to treatment programs and reports findings to the clinical team
• Communicates effectively with the clinical team
• Works within the limits of own knowledge and promptly refers problems to the clinical team or manager
• Supports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipient
• Identifies opportunities to use residents’ strengths to promote independence during daily activities (e.g., personal hygiene, mealtimes)
• Supports accreditation compliance with quality standards
• Complies with Amana Living policies and contributes to continuous improvement
• Attends compulsory training sessions and meetings

About You

The successful candidate will have current knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices within health / aged care. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage busy workloads and respond to changing priorities are essential.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the apply button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.

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