About Us: Alzheimer's WA is the leading provider of dementia care in WA. Alzheimer's WA has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Our organisation provides direct respite, home care, education and dementia support services. Additionally, we raise awareness and advocate to people living with dementia in WA (which exceeds some 48,000 individuals) and support to the 200,000 carers, friends, and family members. AWA, as a not-for-profit, and Company Limited by Guarantee, complies with various Federal and State legislation, including the Corporation's Act and WHS 2020 Act, with a membership base of over 2,000 individuals. Inclusive Workplace: We are a purpose led organisation and committed to fostering a thriving workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Embracing diversity and inclusion, we strive to create a culture that honours each individual’s unique perspectives and experiences. We welcome applications from all talented individuals, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, cultural or linguistic background, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people to apply. Position Summary: Our occupational therapists are a crucial part of our Community Care and Support Services team and are primarily responsible for the assessment and facilitation of services to clients in all aspects of their daily life including maintaining independence, rehabilitation, meaningful engagement, supporting wellbeing and creating enabling environments through design and assistive technology. This is provided through assessment, intervention and ongoing support to clients and their families. The position will be based out of our Albany facility - Hawthorn House and will be part-time. Key Responsibilities: As a member of our dementia focused Allied Health team, you will primarily be focused on working with people living with younger onset dementia, as well as supporting older clients with cognitive impairment at home. Your duties as an occupational therapist with AWA will include: provide occupational therapy services: cognitive, functional and home environment assessments; development of occupational therapy support plans and intervention – e.g. task adaptation, environmental modification, prescription of dementia-specific assistive technology, cognitive rehab, etc; review client’s function and work with client and their support partners to maximise independence and wellbeing; empowering and supporting clients to advocate for themselves and support choice and autonomy; supports and contributes to the strong inter-disciplinary person-centred team’s ethos; participates in research and innovation projects; ensure compliance with all contractual requirements including the recording and reporting of all associated activities; ensure provision of quality person-centred service to clients; and other duties as directed by Head of Care Operations. Essential Selection Criteria: BSc (Occupational Therapy) or a MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent; current AHPRA registration; ability to work in a small team, manage multiple projects and work with a high level of autonomy; exceptional written & verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to problem solve and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders; sound skills using Microsoft Office suite and report writing; and current Police Check and WA driver’s licence. Desirable Selection Criteria: experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS); occupational therapy experience in a community care organisation; experience with a person-centred approach to assisting people living with dementia; working knowledge of the Age Care sector. knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia in a range of care settings, such as acute, primary, community or residential aged care; and experience in adapting the home environment to maximise independence. We offer: Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum. 5 weeks of annual leave and 17.5% leave loading. Market leading Employee Assistance Program. On-going professional development. This key role presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with dementia. If you are driven by purpose and dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of people living with dementia, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role of Support Worker at AWA. After application submission, candidates will be shortlisted and forwarded to respective hiring managers. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. For a confidential discussion or further information regarding this role, please contact the AWA P&C Team at recruitmentalzheimerswa.org.au. Please note: We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date.