In February 2021, I started my career as a graduate occupational therapist at Empower Healthcare. As you can imagine, Home Care clients have found dealing with the pandemic very challenging, especially those who live alone. I had a client who had been discharged from the hospital and her daughter was very distressed as she could not visit her during lockdown. Initially, the client was guarded and anxious. By actively listening to their story and concerns, I was able to identify the fall risks and provide suitable options and recommendations that were received with relief and happiness in reducing their fears around falling, while increasing quality of life.
I realise that my role as an occupational therapist can be more important and influential than I once thought. It is very rewarding when clients thank me with a big sincere smile! I now know that being an occupational therapist is one of the best decisions I have made.
Empower’s Graduate Program
The foundations for a bright career!
How does our program work?
Empower Healthcare’s comprehensive graduate program offers personal development and mentoring, to successfully transition you from a student into talented clinician. Here’s how it works:
- 12 month structured program
- Individual development plan & goal setting
- Weekly 1:1 mentoring
- Monthly online professional development courses
- Monthly clinical development workshops
- Quarterly company-wide professional development & social events
- Quarterly progress report
- $1,500 yearly professional development allowance
- Grad year completion bonus
Highlights:
$1500 PD fund
We provide all graduates with a $1500 professional development fund, which can be used to attend events of your choosing, to help you further your skills and development.
Mentoring and quarterly progress reports
Our grads have access to weekly 1:1 mentoring. Every three months, you and your mentor will discuss your progress in working towards your development plan and goals.
Company-wide professional development and social events
Every three months we have an Empower family reunion, which involves an evening of professional development and social activities to bring our team closer together.
Learn about our graduate program in more detail.
We accept graduates all-year round. Call 03 9068 3739 to talk to a member from People and Culture about our national grad opportunities.