Allied Health Assistant

Arcare Aged Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to discounts at Apple, Samsung,

Gyms + Travel + Health Insurance

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking an Allied Health Assistant for our Mount Waverley residence in Knox. This permanent part-time role focuses on 1:1 and small group exercise therapy to improve residents’ functional independence and wellbeing.

Reporting to the Senior Physiotherapist, you will integrate into a multidisciplinary team within a person-centred, evidence-based care environment. Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance preferred or pursuing related degree.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (desired), or working towards a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy degree.
• Vaccinations up to date or willing to obtain as required by legislation and policy.
• Current Provide First Aid certificate and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Enhance residents' wellness through restorative/rehabilitative exercise programs.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group exercise therapy per physiotherapist care plan.
• Assist with client assessments and re-assessments of physical capabilities.
• Ensure access to assistive devices as advised by the physiotherapist.
• Assist with admin tasks and liaise with families.

Skills

1:1 and group exercise therapy

Computer & phone literacy

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Allied Health Assistant - Arcare Mount Waverley

• Permanent Part-time 2 days/week
• Make a huge difference to the lives of our wonderful residents
• Access to discounts at Apple, Samsung, Gyms + Travel + Health Insurance
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Arcare is a leading provider of aged care residences across Australia. Due to growth, we are seeking a motivated Allied Health Assistant (AHA) for our residence in Knox. Working as part of the Allied Health team, Allied Health Assistants play a key role in helping maintain the functional independence of our clients.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Physiotherapist, the Allied Health Assistant is responsible for helping to improve client’s physical, cognitive, and psycho-social functions and to optimize their functional capacity for activities of daily living. You will do this by providing efficient and effective 1:1 and group exercise therapy.

The Allied Health Team member will be part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a person-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values of Arcare, Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), Occupational Therapy Association (OTA) the Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS) and the NDIS Standards.

Role responsibilities

Reporting to the senior allied health clinician, your role will include (but not limited to):

• Enhancing the wellness and lifestyle capacity of residents through exercise and activities focused on restorative and rehabilitive programs.
• Delivering exercise and therapy programs both 1:1 and in small groups in accordance to the Physiotherapist’s care plan.
• Assisting with client assessments and re-assessments of their physical capabilities as part of their exercise and therapy programs.
• Ensuring residents have access to assistive devices as assessed by the physiotherapist.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as equipment ordering and liaising with families.
• Assisting with facility cleanliness.
• Reporting relevant changes to the Physiotherapist regarding resident progress with exercises.
• Reporting changes in resident health or behaviour immediately to the Registered Nurse or Facility Manager.

To be successful:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (desired), or working towards a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy degree.
• Computer & phone technology literacy (including Microsoft Office and Outlook)
• Vaccinations up to date or willing and able to obtain, as required by legislation and/or company policy.
• Right to Work in Australia
• Current ‘Provide First Aid’ Certificate and CPR
• Physical ability to perform stated duties.