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Empower Healthcare’s Vision beyond expanding into Western Australia

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Empower Healthcare is set to expand across Australia over the next three years, in response to their multi-state client’s needs. Adam Gilroy Smith, CEO explains “Our service model appeals to the growing and evolving healthcare market, where the consumers right of choice is now driving and re-shaping expectations.”

Empower was founded in 2016 and has grown organically to provide a comprehensive range of allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, osteopathy, podiatry, dietetics and massage therapy.

Our Story

“Having worked alongside allied health companies in Australia for many years, it was clear that clinicians didn’t want to work in the aged care industry because they didn’t want to just tick a box… they wanted to make a difference.

It was this realisation that led to Matthew and I forming Empower Healthcare. By building an organisation that genuinely focuses on the quality of work by clinicians, driven by our focus on consumer outcomes, we have engaged clinicians, higher quality care and better results for our clients. It is these foundations that have led to the success we are experiencing today,” clarifies Adam.

Empower Healthcare services over 150 healthcare organisations across Victoria and now Western Australia, with over 90 clinicians delivering 31,000 + treatments per month to consumers receiving Home Care packages, NDIS funding or Residential Aged Care.

Western Australia

“It is a very exciting time with Empower Healthcare building on the success of its Victorian operation and now expanding nationally into Western Australia and Tasmania.” Adam continues, “A key client asked us to partner with them at their two aged care facilities in Perth, based on their experience of Empower in Victoria. Our Western Australian (WA) team have settled in exceptionally well and we look forward to growing the WA team base.

Home Care & NDIS

A major part of our national expansion plan is to offer Home Care & NDIS into every state. We have built our service model around responsiveness and this along with exceptional care, has led to us being a preferred partner to many healthcare organisations.”

Our Service Guarantee

“Our promise: We respond faster. Whether it’s our short waiting lists, same day reporting or simple referral process, you can rest assured that your client is in the best hands.”

We have listened to our clients and they don’t have the time to micro-manage their portfolio. They want to partner with someone that is reliable and dependable with transparent pricing structures.

Adam reveals, “Empower has grown by 100% over the past year based on our service model across Home Care, NDIS and Residential Aged Care. By listening to our clients and the challenges they face, we can adapt, stay well positioned and respond fast to deliver exceptional care.”

 

 

 

 

 

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In Profile – Emily McLeod, Occupational Therapist

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In recognition of OT Week, Empower is celebrating its amazing occupational therapists and as part of our Staff Profile series, spoke to Emily McLeod about her role as occupational therapist in our Community Services – Home Care division and her passion for helping clients regain independence.

Why did you choose Empower?

Following working in residential aged care and inpatient rehabilitation in my first year out of uni, I developed a passion for the concept of helping people remain living in their home for as long as possible.

I was working with a lot of patients and residents who may have stayed safe and independent in their homes for longer than what they were experiencing, if they had the right supports around them. I wanted to be one of those supports!

In my early conversations with the team at Empower, they said that they agree with this, and that they are passionate about supporting their clients in the community and expanding their occupational therapy services in this area. Empower works with a range of home care providers, from those who are well cared for, to those who are the most vulnerable in our community. I was instantly attracted to the variety of the work that was coming in, and I could feel the amazing team atmosphere even over Skype interview!

What do you love most about your job?

Easy – the smiles on my clients faces when they receive new equipment or learn new ways to participate in activities that they thought were long behind them. Independence is everything. I love giving that to people.

What has been your most memorable moment?

Leaving university, I had no desire to work with children. I felt it was too difficult and that I didn’t have the knowledge or skills to work with young people with different disabilities. Through our growth into working with the NDIS, I have worked with a number of clients aged between 10-18 years, which I now love.

My most memorable moment was only recently – I visited the home of one of my 14-year-old clients who when I first met him; was glued to his Ipad, reliant on his mum for everything, and had a temper that would spark at the drop of a hat.

I was blown away to see him drop his Ipad when I walked in, show me a new book, tell me of a new club he has joined, get his lunch (that he made by himself) out of the fridge and pack a lunchbox for school, and then watch him help his younger brother get breakfast!

Seeing someone shift in their attitude and personal beliefs of their own abilities is amazing – I thought I was just helping him learn basic cooking and creating generic checklists for a morning routine. As it turned out, I had shifted his engagement with all aspects of his life!

In what ways has Empower supported your growth personally & professionally?

The team at Empower have provided me with many opportunities to attend professional development sessions, and always listen when I have suggestions for growth or change. I am constantly presented with new challenges, and always supported while working my way through these.

What piece of advice would you give your new graduate self?

Nobody knows all the answers every time. We are all learning every single day – it’s okay to make mistakes and it’s okay to ask for help. You’ll be surprised how often you ask someone a question to be answered with ‘I don’t know either, let’s find out together’.

Tell us a bit about yourself. Out of the workplace, what are your interests and hobbies?

On the weekends I am usually at home with my boyfriend or spending time with my sister. We love cafes, sunshine, and the occasional afternoon at a bar. I’m not very exciting out of work – I occasionally go on a little adventure into the bush or down to the beach, but most of the time I’m switching off and enjoying some R&R.

About Empower

We Change Lives

At Empower Healthcare, we deliver life changing allied health services. Our whole team is dedicated to building and delivering exceptional services for clients, loved ones, referrers and partner organisations.

Our therapists genuinely care about the people we work with and take the time to build strong relationships that holistically improve social, physical and mental wellbeing.

We are a successful privately owned and operated organisation that continues to experience significant growth, driven by our fantastic services and family of professionals.

 

How can I find an Occupational Therapist?
  • We have an amazing team of occupational therapists
  • Comprehensive coverage across Metropolitan Melbourne, Mornington and Geelong
  • Responsiveness is our allied health home care service guarantee
  • Services available to residential aged care organisations
  •  Friendly and professional staff
Call our friendly team on PH: 9583 1364.

 

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