Allied Health Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Apple discounts

Samsung discounts

Gyms discounts

Travel discounts

Health Insurance

Job summary

Arcare Mount Waverley is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our supportive team on a permanent part-time basis (2 days per week). You will help residents improve physical, cognitive and psychosocial function through 1:1 and group exercise therapy under the Senior Physiotherapist's guidance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to person-centred care, assist with assessments and devices, and help with admin tasks while upholding quality standards and resident dignity.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing residents' wellness and lifestyle capacity through restorative and rehabilitative exercise programs.
• Delivering 1:1 and small group exercise and therapy sessions as per the physiotherapist’s care plan.
• Assisting with client assessments and re-assessments of physical capabilities.
• Ensuring access to assistive devices as assessed by the physiotherapist.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as equipment ordering and liaising with families.
• Maintaining facility cleanliness.
• Reporting progress and changes to the Physiotherapist, RN, or Facility Manager.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Office & Outlook

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

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 rehabilitative 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.

Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.