Allied Health Assistant

Plena Healthcare; Gerringong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Work life balance, flexible working

1:1 Mentoring Program

Shine Awards

Shine Days

Health Kick - $150 annual budget

Treasure Chest Fund

Job summary

Plena Healthcare is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in Residential Aged Care settings, delivering high-quality clinical services and handling admin duties for smooth therapy operations.

You will assist in mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, group sessions, and one-to-one interventions, focusing on resident goals and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting physiotherapists/occupational therapists in RAC settings.
• Ability to support therapy programs and care plans under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering physiotherapy services under operating procedures and policies.
• Service RAC clients according to Allied Health treatment plans.
• Transport residents to/from therapy gym and appointments as directed.
• Set up and pack away the physiotherapy gym and clean area/equipment.
• Collect referrals and perform administrative tasks as guided by physiotherapists.
• Order prescribed equipment as needed.
• Run exercise groups and individual programs.
• Support initiatives to meet client/contract expectations.
• Consult with the physiotherapist/occupational therapist on plan adaptations and progressions.
• Participate in mentoring, supervision and appraisals per policy.

Job description

Your Opportunity:

You will be responsible for working under the direction of Physiotherapists / Occupational therapists in order to deliver a consistently high standard of clinical service to clients in Residential Aged Care (RAC) Settings. As an Allied Health Assistant, it is expected that your time will consist of both clinical and administrative duties.

You will be involved in a new innovative way of offering allied health services to our wonderful Clients. Our award winning (2023 Allied Health Award for Innovative Product Excellence) Plena Care Pathway has been designed to provide our therapists with an opportunity to tailor therapy programs for our residents, built from resident goals and priorities, and delivers evidence-based mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, one-to-one therapy interventions and group based active aging services.

You will be responsible for:

• Responsible for assisting to deliver all physiotherapy services in accordance with the Plena Healthcare operating procedures and policies.
• Responsible for servicing RAC clients in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals treatment plan
• Under direction of the physiotherapists / occupational therapists you may be required to, Transport residents to and from the therapy gym area / their appointments,
• Set up and pack away the physiotherapy gym, including cleaning both the area and equipment
• Collect referrals and any other administrative tasks as guided by the physiotherapists
• Order prescribed equipment
• Run exercise groups / programs
• Support initiatives to meet client / contract expectations
• Consult with the physiotherapist / occupational therapist in relation to adaptations/ changes/ progressions of treatment plans for clients as appropriate
• Participate in mentoring, supervision and appraisals in line with Plena Healthcare’s policy and procedure

Your Career with Plena:

Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key! We aim to support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients. We do this with a great group of people, and a tried and tested program, which is the best in the industry!And there are some other goodies along the way to make sure you’re the happiest and best that you can be.

Plena Perks:

When joining our Plena Healthcare Community, you will also unlock a multitude of Plena Perks.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Work life balance, flexible working hours
• 1:1 Mentoring Program
• Shine Awards – We love our people & we love rewarding outstanding achievements.
• Shine Days
• Health Kick - $150 annual budget to spend on your fitness and well-being*conditions apply
• Treasure Chest Fund - We like to spread joy. We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients.

Who we are:

Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community and Disability industry, with over 20 years’ experience. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do.

We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.