About the role: 

As a valued member of our Allied Health team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our elderly customers, focusing on enhancing their independence, health, and overall quality of life. In this community-based role, you’ll spend most of your time visiting customers in their own homes across the ACT, applying your expertise to make a real difference in their day-to-day lives. When not conducting home visits, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home or visit our Canberra office.

You will provide a range of services including but not limited to:

• Equipment prescription
• Home modifications
• Falls prevention education
• Manual handling training
• ADL assessment/retraining
• Energy conservation
• Cognitive assessment

This is a permanent part-time role, with up to 22.5 hours per week. You choose which weekdays work best for you – whether it's three full days or spreading out the hours across more days. Let us know what works for you!

About you:

You are a qualified and passionate Occupational Therapist with a genuine interest in working with the elderly. You excel in a community care environment, using your skills to promote well-being, independence, and comfort in the homes of our customers. You’re highly organised, able to manage your time across various tasks and locations, and work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• A Driver’s Licence and registered vehicle 
• Car insurance (minimum Third Party Property; Comprehensive preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certificate (or be willing to obtain)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build strong internal relationships, including working within a multidisciplinary team

About KinCare:

KinCare (part of the Silverchain Group) is a leading provider of in-home aged care and nursing services. With a dedicated team of 1,800 employees, we provide quality in-home care services across Australia. Our comprehensive aged care services include nursing, allied health, home help and personal care.

KinCare is proudly part of Silverchain Group. Our aspiration is to create a better home care system for all Australians. For more information, visit www.kincare.com.au

Prior to commencement, every successful candidate must complete a mandatory National Police check, Work rights check and provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

If this sounds like the role and workplace for you, apply now!

Further information can be obtained by visiting: www.kincare.com.au