- Permanent Full Time Position
- Service clients based in New England, NSW and surrounding areas
- Base Salary = $88, (pro rata) + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
- In consultation with clients and their families plan, develop, deliver and evaluate individual or group specialised services as per their needs identified throughout the assessment process.
- Assess the client's capacity to independently participate in activities of daily living (self-care), and instrumental activities of daily living including home and community activities, learning and education, employment, play and recreation.
- Provide both individual and group OT training/intervention programs to achieve maximum independence and participation in activities appropriate to the client's developmental level.
- Assess and train clients in the use of assistive devices and equipment to enhance access to developmentally appropriate activities.
Occupational Therapist - Armidale, Australia - Vision Australia
Description
Do you want to make a difference and become a part of a team that supports a future where people who are blind or have low vision can live an independent life they choose?
If so, then this might be the perfect role for you
About us
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or who have low vision to achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
About who we support
Vision Australia provides services to more than 25, people clients from 35 Vision Australia centres in Victoria, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia; and through outreach programs in the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
About the role
Find out more about Salary Packaging
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager Michelle Percuoco .
Compliance
Vision Australia is committed to do all that is reasonable to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of clients (including children); their families; the community; staff and volunteers; and any other person entering Vision Australia's workplace. Police checks, state working with children checks, NDIS Worker Screening checks and Professional Registrations form part of Vision Australia's probity screening standards ensuring that quality services are provided in a safe environment.