Occupational Therapist

What we offer:

At BaptistCare, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary of 90K to 110K, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Work from home option
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Stability working for an established, industry leading aged care provider with a strong 80-year history of providing care
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging with tax free component
• Daytime permanent rosters/ no weekends/no shift work

About the role:

Due to growth, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team working within our Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Program.  This role is based around Northern Sydney, Ryde, and the surrounding areas. 

Provide high quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to our clients under Aged Care Funding. These services aim to promote independence and restore functional independence to enable clients to remain living at home.  

Your team:

You will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team who believe in discovering what’s possible in people’s lives and empowering them to live well. Our unique Well-Living approach to care enables our clients to live their best possible lives at home, where they’re surrounded by the people, community, and memories they love most. Together as a team, we help people feel loved, valued, and respected. 

About you:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Authority
• Demonstrated ability to assess Occupational Therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community 
• Postgraduate experience working in a variety of aged care services, including the community 
• Comprehensive understanding of health and well-living models, including reablement and restorative care models
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, and independently 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated computer literacy and willingness to utilise required software to support working from home
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisations values through interactions at work
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain  
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable registered vehicle with minimum of Third-Party Insurance 

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background check.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click apply and attach your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria outlined above. Apply Now!

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Need more information? For role related queries or questions, please contact Gemma Kim 0419 807 357

We will not be needing the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.