No closing date
Location: North East Region | Albury/Wodonga
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Mercy Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 17955
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Summary of the role:
The Allied Health department provides services to both inpatient and community programs. The team consists of physiotherapists, OTs, dietitian, social workers and Allied Health Assistants. This position requires an occupational therapist to work as part of the multidisciplinary team within Mercy Health which provides an Allied Health Service to the older person.
ABOUT YOU:
Bachelor degree or higher in occupational therapy with current AHPRA registration
Experience working as an OT, preferably with experience in aged care field desirable.
High level communication skills -verbal, written
Understanding of complex care for older people and interest in the aged population - including equipment prescription, home modifications, cognitive changes.
Ability to work independently and in a team, including utilising AHAs.
ABOUT US:
Mercy Health Albury is a 50-bed a subacute hospital in southern New South Wales offering a range of services including aged care assessment, day therapy programs, allied health, healthy ageing, geriatric evaluation management and palliative care.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
Contact Details
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Jacinta Finn - 0260421436