Occupational Therapist - Transitional Aged Care Program

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + super
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ545970
Applications Close: Thursday, 23rd January 2025

About the role:
This Occupational Therapist position is with the Transitional Aged Care Program, which is a short term (up to 12 weeks) Commonwealth funded aged care service for older people leaving hospital who would usually be eligible for ongoing care in a residential aged care facility but who have the potential to improve their physical, cognitive, or emotional function and wish to try and remain in their home. Our team covers the Lower Mid North Coast region and is based in Taree as part of Aged Care Services.

The community based Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) serves to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community. The TACP Occupational Therapist, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary TACP team, will work with clients to achieve their goals and ensure safe discharge from the program. You will be required to conduct visits in the patient’s home, working towards the patient’s goals.

If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply:
The successful applicant will be a personable, dedicated professional who has a strong commitment to providing excellent patient focused care. Your outstanding interpersonal skills will be key to working and communicating with older adults in their home, by providing support, therapy and guidance to improve their independence and achieving their goals in accordance with the TACP Guidelines. The services provided will be dependent on clients’ needs and will vary accordingly. In order to work in the TACP team, attributes such as flexibility, the desire to work together as a team and great communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. As a Level 3 Occupational Therapist you will also be required to provide support and mentoring to junior Allied Health staff.

You will be well supported by the Service Manager of the Aged Care Services team. The team consists of NUM, Allied Health, TACP, ACAT, Psychogeriatrics, ASET, AARCs & Discharge Planning roles. Online education and the opportunity to attend external training sessions is available in order for you to fulfil your role.

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kimberley Bailey on Kimberley.Bailey@health.nsw.gov.au