ABOUT AMANA LIVING

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest not-for-profit providers of aged and community care. We are proud of our reputation as a trusted, multi-award-winning provider, driven by a firm belief that the second half of life is for living. Among our many services are 13 residential care centres spread across Perth Metro, staffed by people who enjoy helping our residents to live an enriched and meaningful life.

Our approach is to focus on the individual, understanding that the people we serve have enjoyed long and rich lives, and that they each have their own unique needs and preferences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent, full time position at our Mandurah facility and the successful candidate must be able to commit to four days per week.

As an Occupational Therapist, your duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide assessments of residents cognitive and perceptual function in relation to their functional capacity
• Provide assessments of residents psychosocial and cultural wellbeing and how it impacts on their function
• Provide assessments of complex seating, positioning and pressure care in collaboration with Physiotherapists
• Assist with assessments and implementation of pain management programs
• Evaluates effectiveness of occupational therapy programs
• Manage a team of allied health direct care staff
• Liaises with Centre Manager, Coordinator and caring staff on matters pertinent to the occupational therapy program
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation including ACFI reporting

ABOUT YOU

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will provide assessments of resident's cognitive and perceptual function in relation to their functional capacity, and record and disseminate information to all relevant treatment personnel.

Your excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills will be critical to your success in this leadership role and you will be passionate about staff support, education and mentoring.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent with registration
• Experience supervising and leading a team of therapy assistants/volunteers/students
• Experience working with residents living with dementia
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• High level communication and consultation skills
• Ability to provide a National Police Clearance certificate (less than 6 months old or a receipt at interview stage)

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

Working for Amana Living not only offers you a fulfilling career, we also offer industry leading pay rates a range of other benefits;

• The ability to salary package
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to our wellness program

If you would like to be considered, please and ensure your resume is included in your application. If you have any queries please contact Catrin Zachary CZachary@amanaliving.com.au