Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 21st Jan 2022
- Melbourne > Frankston
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
We are looking for a passionate community Occupational Therapist on a full time/part time, permanent basis, based at our Community Health sites. Join our team and positively impact the lives of our local community!
The Occupational Therapist assists eligible clients (HACC/CHSP) by providing comprehensive home assessment; specialist recommendations regarding assistive equipment and home modifications; holistic client/carer support and education; episodic care co-ordination and referral. You will be working with clients from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings including the home, supported accommodation, and the community. Interpreter services are readily available to promote client-centred practice. These positions are based at our Mornington Peninsula Community Health sites.
We partner with the local City Councils, Monash University Peninsula Campus, and external industry partners to develop innovative projects. Examples include the Rapid Response Program for HACC initial assessments conducted with Council Home Maintenance teams to shorten the program waitlist dramatically, as well as lecturing and support of local university students. Past Honours student placement projects have led to quality initiatives and development of network wide resources. Current projects include refining our initial assessment documentation including care plans, use of outcome measures, and specific assistive technology tools.
We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our commitment and passion to make a positive impact on our community.
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Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please click here.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.