Allied Health Assistant

Plena Healthcare; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid induction

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Plena Healthcare is seeking an Allied Health Assistant in Residential Aged Care to support residents to stay active and independent. You will work under clinicians to deliver reablement-focused programs and help with mobility, restorative therapy, and falls prevention.

Join a large national team with mentoring, ongoing development, and flexible arrangements. A current driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region are required; NDIS screening and police checks are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent experience required.
• Australian working rights required.
• Willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening and a National Police Check.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within a dedicated region.

Responsibilities

• Support mobility and functional programs for residents.
• Assist with restorative therapy.
• Facilitate falls prevention and active ageing group sessions.
• Assist with pressure care and pain management plans.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and care staff to deliver resident-centred support.
• Provide one-on-one therapy and supervise group activities.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent experience

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As an Allied Health Assistant working in Residential Aged Care, you’ll play a vital role in supporting older people to stay active, independent, and connected to their communities. Guided by our clinicians and through our award-winning Plena Care Pathway, you’ll help deliver reablement-focused programs that make a real difference in residents’ lives.

You’ll be involved in a range of areas, including:

• Supporting mobility and functional programs
• Assisting with restorative therapy
• Facilitating falls prevention and active ageing group sessions
• Assisting with pressure care and pain management plans
• Collaborating with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and care staff to deliver resident-centred support

Whether you’re helping with one-on-one therapy programs or encouraging residents in group activities, your work will be purpose-driven and deeply rewarding.

We’re committed to supporting your next step into this role, with opportunities for growth and development across our Plena Care Pathway.

In return, you’ll be supported by a large and collaborative national team, ongoing mentoring, and access to professional development opportunities. You’ll also enjoy flexible work arrangements, a paid induction, and a culture that genuinely values work-life balance.

We’re looking for:

• Qualified Allied Health Assistants (Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent experience).
• Current Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy students seeking hands-on experience in aged care are encouraged to apply.
• Australian working rights.
• Willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening and a National Police Check.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within a dedicated region.

If you're ready to take your skills somewhere they can truly shine and want to be part of a team that’s redefining aged care through innovation, compassion, and evidence-based practice, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.