" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCommunity Occupational Therapist - Dementia Rehabilitation Program\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16085\"\u003e Healthcare \u0026amp; Medicine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16086\"\u003e Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16087\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16088\"\u003e Part-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity-based OT role supporting people living with dementia in their own home\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDementia-specific training \u0026amp; multidisciplinary support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working arrangements with paid travel between client appointments\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eAbout Encara:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Encara\u0026nbsp;is a leading provider of allied health services across residential aged care,\u0026nbsp;community\u0026nbsp;and NDIS.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing community allied health team, delivering\u0026nbsp;Encara\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;Dementia Rehabilitation Program to clients living independently in their own homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is a rewarding community-based role where you can work directly with clients in their everyday environment, helping them remain safe,\u0026nbsp;independent\u0026nbsp;and engaged in the activities that are important to them.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\u0026nbsp;for employees\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDedicated administration and operational support\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDementia-specific orientation,\u0026nbsp;resources\u0026nbsp;and training\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working arrangements\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid travel between client appointments\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with Physiotherapists and our broader allied health team\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork within a structured, evidence-based Dementia Rehabilitation Program\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy the variety and autonomy of working in the community\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role: \u003c/strong\u003eAs a Community Occupational Therapist, you will:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide occupational therapy to people living with dementia in their own homes\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete comprehensive assessments of clients, their home environments and support needs\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with clients and their families/carers to\u0026nbsp;establish\u0026nbsp;meaningful, achievable goals\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport clients to\u0026nbsp;maintain\u0026nbsp;independence with everyday activities and routines\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide education and strategies to families and carers\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork collaboratively with Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview client progress and adapt interventions throughout the program\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop recommendations and referral pathways to support clients beyond the program\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eAbout You\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will be an Occupational Therapist who enjoys the autonomy and variety of community practice and is passionate about helping older people live well at home.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will have:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent AHPRA registration\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent driver\u0027s licence and access to a reliable vehicle\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication\u0026nbsp;and relationship-building skills\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence working independently in a community setting\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn interest in dementia, cognitive\u0026nbsp;rehabilitation\u0026nbsp;and healthy ageing\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity, aged\u0026nbsp;care\u0026nbsp;or dementia experience is desirable; however, comprehensive orientation and support will be provided\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll applicants must\u0026nbsp;possess\u0026nbsp;or be willing to obtain a police check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and registration in their relevant discipline.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Apply\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Click Apply Now or email careers@encara.com.au for further information about available locations and this 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