Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging + Super Permanent Role Merriwa, WA RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians for nearly 100 years. Guided by our values of Respect, Care and Honesty , we’re proud of our heritage, our people, and the impact we make every day. We’re excited to welcome an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist to our team at Karri & Tuart Lodge and Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge in Merriwa. In this role, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day by supporting residents’ physical and psycho‑social wellbeing through personalised therapy programs. Working hand‑in‑hand with our Allied Health and Clinical teams, you’ll help create a supportive environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home. This role as an Occupational Therapist will see you: Develop meaningful relationships with residents ensuring their needs, interests, routines and preferences are respected. Assess the physical and psycho‑social functioning of residents. Plan and implement appropriate treatment and activity programmes taking into account resident preferences, medical requirements, input from other health professionals and service policy and procedures. Identify, document and report on resident wellbeing and any change in status ensuring the electronic healthcare management system is updated. Monitor equipment and ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out. Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and volunteers who are assisting with the program. Assist in the education and training of all staff in safe manual handling techniques. Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on the outcome of programs for the residents. About the Facilities: Karri & Tuart Lodge is a newly refurbished 110‑bed Residential Care Centre offering permanent, respite and secured dementia care. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, courtyards and outdoor areas to enjoy the fresh air all year round. Our two-storey Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge is located in the coastal suburb of Merriwa within RAAFA’s Cambrai Village. This 79‑bed Residential Care Centre offers uninterrupted views of surrounding suburbs and picturesque parklands. Benefits to working with RAAFA: Competitive Rates - RAAFA continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities. Salary packaging – as a non‑profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549. Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts. Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability. Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues. Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends. Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free. Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups. About you: Possess a Bachelor's or Masters in Occupational Therapy. Current AHPRA Registration. Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care. Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy and understand their needs. Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problem‑solving skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks. Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families and staff. Next Steps: Update your resume. Be eligible to work in Australia. Hold or be willing to obtain a Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue). Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations. Click “Apply to this Job”. Join our team today and help enhance our residents’ lives RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date. #J-18808-Ljbffr