Occupational Therapist

• Fixed term 12-month Part-time role located at Greenwich Hospital
• Join one of Australia's most innovative health & aged care providers
• We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

About the role

The 12-month part-time (20 hours/week commencing in June 2025) Occupational Therapist Level 1 or 2 role works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of Occupational Therapy service is provided to patients of the Riverglen Older Person’s Mental Health Unit, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers. The Occupational Therapist will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and Occupational Therapy Australia.

The essence of this role

• Provision of effective and efficient Occupational Therapy service to clients and appropriate support and advice to their carers
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing patients’ level of functional and care needs, setting care goals and providing appropriate treatment
• Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation’s Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Experience and/or knowledge in providing occupational therapy services in a mental health, rehabilitation, or aged care setting. 
• A current drivers licence and willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting cognitive and functional assessment.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

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For any specific queries please contact Georgia Whyte at gwhyte@hammond.com.au

Closing date: 28th March 2025

Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.