Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au.

The Health and Wellbeing team have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their MDT in a full time capacity to service community-based clients who are over 65. With clinics in Chermside and Sinnamon Park, this position will join a team of ~60 across a broad range of allied health disciplines, including physiotherapy, exercise physiology, podiatry, dietetics, speech pathology, social work and more! The clientele are community-dwelling seniors who receive services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages, and the candidate will be supported by a team of over 8 Occupational Therapists with a wealth of knowledge and ample professional development opportunities. You will be provided with a fleet car for all travel, a tablet for home visits as well as desktop workstations at both of our clinics, and access to wide range of resources to provide holistic Occupational Therapy services to your clients.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Assessment of customer function and development of suitable intervention to enhance safety, function and participation in life roles.
2. Development and regular review of customer individual treatment plans and goals.
3. Delivery of high quality intervention and advice in regards to adaptation and optimisation of environment, performance of activity, function and other areas relevant to the customer.
4. Assisting customers to achieve optimum level of function.

If you would like further information on the role or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Heather Gillett on 0447 427 095 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Community enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

• Working alongside people who love what they do
• Salary Packaging
• Product Discounts
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.

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