AQ Health provides programs and allied health services in Southeast Queensland. We believe in supporting all older Australians towards wellness, being independent, and enjoying social connectedness. No matter what your age or current physical condition it is never too late to keep moving.

Your Opportunity

We have an opening for Occupational Therapist on a permanent Full time basis. You will have the opportunity to support a diverse clientele group, including 50 years+, frail elderly and people with a cognitive impairment, including dementia. Experienced OT's as well as new grads welcome to apply.

Role Purpose

Your key focus will be clients in Brisbane with occasional work out of the Garden City multi service centre and Aged Care facility in Upper Mt Gravatt. Your aim will be to ensure positive outcomes for clients that enable them to continue living and be engaged in their community.

Services provided are:

• Comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in a community and residential setting
• The development of individual and group activities using a client-centred approach
• To design and implement wellness programs
• Provide staff education through coaching & presentations

Role Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Strong experience in an occupational therapist role working independently
• Current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience in aged care or residential care or respite settings are advantageous
• Understanding and drive to make older people lives better within residential and community aged care
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to providing high level customer service
• Current Open Driver's License is essential

Your Reward:

• Generous salary plus salary packaging benefits available as a Not-For-Profit
• Access to company resources such as - education, library, laptop & smartphone
• Ongoing professional development including COPE training