At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults with personalised care plans and promote their independence.
- Company: Join Jewish Care Victoria, a leading not-for-profit in community services.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to cultural inclusivity and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while achieving work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 $ per year.
Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist role at Jewish Care Victoria. This is a Permanent Part-Time position, 22.8 hours per week, offering a diverse mix of work in clients' homes, Active Living Centres, and work from home.
Be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to step back from full-time practice, this is a great opportunity to enjoy manageable caseloads and genuine work-life balance.
At Jewish Care Victoria, you’ll be part of our Active Living Services team supporting older adults through a person-centred, evidence-based approach that prioritises continuity of care and long-term outcomes. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to truly connect with your clients - helping them stay active and independent in the community they love.
What you will do:
- Initial assessment of clients and development of individualised care plans
- Perform client reviews using appropriate outcome measures
- Promote independence and functional abilities for both residential and community clients, with a strong focus on health promotion
- Communicate client outcomes at relevant clinical/team meetings and documentation in the client database
- Promotion and understanding of cultural diversity in care services
You will have:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated knowledge of a Wellness Reablement approach to service delivery in community aged care
- Experience in the development, facilitation, and evaluation of group programs is desirable, but not essential
- Proven clinical experience in community aged care or a related field
About us:
Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria, servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.
Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:
- Salary Packaging - as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
- Purchased leave - up to 4 weeks additional time off to enhance your work-life balance
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Boost your skills and build your career in the community space with guidance from an experienced clinician
- Enjoy the flexibility of a manageable caseload that supports work-life balance, while meeting a realistic billable time KPI
- No business development or marketing required - clients are referred internally and externally
- Staff Referral Bonus Program
- Reward & Recognition - our STAR program reflects our commitment to celebrating and acknowledging staff who embody our core values in their daily work
If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients appeals to you, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community. Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters, and community.
Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.
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