- Salary packaging and employee benefits program
- Located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula!
- Parking On-site, low cost parking facilities at all sites
- Classification - Occupational Therapist Grade 2 /Social Worker Grade 2*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Peninsula Health’s Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a specialist diagnostic service for people with declining memory and changes to their thinking (cognition), servicing clients, and supporting their carers, in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas. CDAMS provides assessment, diagnosis, education and support, referral and links to other services as required.
As a Cognition Clinician you will be an integral part of the CDAMS team which involves involves completing comprehensive assessments, risk assessments where necessary, participate in the operations of delivering a safe, timely and equitable service to clients.
The Cognition Clinician (Allied Health) is seeking a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist or Social Worker for this Maternity Leave , limited term full time position based at The Mornington Centre
Please see Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Current registration with National Registration board (AHPRA) for registered professions or Member, or eligible for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for Social Work.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of people with a cognitive impairment
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice of the diagnostic process for people with a cognitive impairment
• Demonstrated knowledge of aged care, community supports and services
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational ability in time management
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, flexibly and conjointly with staff from other disciplines as part of a client focused multidisciplinary team
• Current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable)
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact Gracie Marzovilla on 5976 9012 or email gmarzovilla@phcn.vic.gov.au
To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 6th March 2025 .
Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the close date. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular Allied Health Services Award 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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