Occupational Therapist- Calvary Health Care Bethlehem- Progressive Neurology and Palliative Care Services

• Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist- Up to full time hours available fixed term contract (12 months)
• Supervision included and extensive internal professional development program

• Salary packaging and other benefits through Calvary and Public Health EBA
• Supportive and experienced MDT environment
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and service development activities
• Brand new facility and modern office and clinical areas for Allied Health
• Extensive assistive technology resources to trial during sessions

About the role

Based at Calvary Kooyong in Caulfield South, Calvary Healthcare Bethlehem is a leading provider of specialist services for people living with progressive neurological diseases and those needing palliative care. Services include an inpatient ward, Community Palliative Care Service, State Wide Progressive Neurological Diseases Service, and NDIS Provider service.

You will work across our service streams, aligning with your experience and skillset. The vacant role will commence on the inpatient unit, with rotation options to other service streams as opportunities arise in the team.

You will provide Occupational Therapy services to people with progressive neurological diseases (PND) or other life limiting conditions and their formal and informal support network to support living well. You are part of a supportive and compassionate multidisciplinary team including a wide range of allied health professionals, medical consultants, specialist nurses and external stakeholders. Role will include predominantly hospital-based work and home-based assessments as clinically required.

Your main duties will include:

• Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to people living with life limiting conditions (e.g. palliative, MND, HD)
• Supporting discharge planning aligning with patient-centred goals
• Providing carer training to support meeting of care needs on discharge
• Contributing to pressure care and falls risk management plans
• Providing assistive technology for use on the ward and planning discharge needs
• Attending meetings (family meetings, discharge planning, case conference, handover)
• Working with other team members closely, particularly AHA, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing and Social Work
• Supporting NDIS access and navigation of NDIS and aged care systems
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide compassionate care
• Participation in OT department operational and quality meetings
• Documentation of patient notes and reports, development of assessment reports and discharge summaries

About you

• Effective self-management skills
• Awareness of the caseload of people living with life-limiting diseases
• An OT who enjoys supporting quality of life and problem solving creative solutions
• You have some experience or interest in developing skills in progressive neurological OT and/or palliative care
• You have outstanding communication skills
• Thrive in a dynamic environment
• Outstanding team player for best patient outcomes
• You are self-directed, organised, enjoy a balance of team and autonomous tasks
• You are reflective in your clinical practice
• You are a person-centred, creative and flexible therapist who is able to work with dignity of risk and respect for individual choice and control
• You have some knowledge in navigating the interface of palliative care, health and disability to support patients and team members with coordination of care
• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist
• Drivers Licence

Please apply through our careers portal. Applications will only be accepted if a CV/resume and a customised cover letter outlining your skills and interest in the role are included.

**Applications which do not include a CV/Resume and Cover Letter will not progress.

**The ad will close early if there are suitable applicants- Apply Now!

For further information please contact Stephanie Williams, Allied Health Manager, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem. Stephanie.Williams@calvarycare.org.au

 Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

 Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella .