Occupational Therapist

Job Description

The opportunity:

Are you tired of long days in the hospital or clinic? Looking for a role where you can make a real difference to someone’s day, improve their quality of life and have variety in your work?

As a Silverchain Occupational Therapist, you will visit our elderly clients in their own homes around the Penrith/Nepean area, providing practical advice, services and solutions so they can maintain their independence and wellbeing.

What’s on offer:

• Enhance your clinical skills in an autonomous and varied role.
• Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm shifts, with no weekend work.
• Feel appreciated and valued by your clients.
• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Support a diverse range of clients across the in home aged and health care sector.
• Attractive salary + up to $18,550 tax free salary packaging options.

What we’re looking for:

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Genuine interest in working in the community and with the aged population. (previous experience an advantage)
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current, full Australian driver's license.
• Full time permanent or part time permanent availability.

The role:

• Support the physical, functional and cognitive abilities of our clients, with the aim of increasing mobility and reducing falls risks.   
• Provide a wide variety of services, including ADL assessments and equipment prescriptions, home modification recommendations, and intervention services. 
• Service clients with a diverse range of health needs, including chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes and dementia.  
• Develop care plans and solutions tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Why choose Silverchain:

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort.  Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.  

As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home. 

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended).

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and

celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

For more information contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email and unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.