Nulsen Disability Services,Occupational Therapist Jobs in Australia

d physical disabilities 24/7. We are
one of Western Australia’s leaders in this field and we have a job for a
dedicated and enthusiastic occupational therapist who is passionate about
keeping people with disabilities healthy and engaged. You will be part of a
dynamic, interdisciplinary team, and will have the support of senior clinical
staff in all areas of service delivery.

• Comprehensive
  assessment of people with disability across the lifespan
• Planning,
  implementation and evaluation of individual and group programs for both children
  and adults with disability
• Working
  with families, schools, and other agencies to support service users in all
  aspects of their lives
• Documentation
  of and reporting on intervention strategies
• Seating
  and positioning for people with complex needs
• Providing
  support to senior clinical staff by contributing to initiatives related to
  areas such as clinical service delivery and continuous improvement
• Recommendation
  of appropriate aids and equipment in accordance with the Community Aids
  and Equipment Program (CAEP)
• Acting
  as a consultant through the provision of expert advice and information to
  residents, service users, families and staff as appropriate
• Supervision,
  support and mentoring of other staff

• Bachelor
  of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or approved equivalent, and
  registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Demonstrated
  interpersonal skills
• Highly
  developed oral, written and collaborative communication skills
• Ability
  to represent Nulsen at an interagency level
• Demonstrated
  initiative and innovative problem solving skills
• Clear
  understanding of the needs and rights of people with disabilities, and of
  the concepts of social role valorisation, inclusion, active support and
  quality of life
• Demonstrated
  ability in assessment and clinical reasoning which supports planning,
  implementing and evaluating Occupational Therapy services with the purpose
  of achieving the highest possible quality of life for people with
  disabilities
• Ability
  to travel to residential homes within the metropolitan area
• Ability
  to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member with clients,
  families, support staff, health services staff and other professionals
• Current
  Australian driver’s licence, a National Police Clearance less than three
  years old, and a current Working with Children Check.