Allied Health Assistant

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia, is seeking a Casual Allied Health Assistant to support therapists and clients in building movement, communication and mobility. You will help deliver and adapt therapy programs under a multidisciplinary team, and prepare therapy resources for ongoing service delivery.

The role offers exposure to a dynamic clinical environment with professional development and mentorship opportunities, within a values-driven, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• A current driver's license and your own vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Check and Working With Children Check (or ability to attain them).
• Relevant experience in the disability or sports sector.
• Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, 3rd or 4th year student or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists at CPA and work with clients on movement, communication and mobility.
• Deliver and implement effective therapy programs under multidisciplinary guidance.
• Prepare, adapt and maintain therapy resources for service delivery.

Skills

Driver's license

Own vehicle

NDIS Worker Check

Working With Children Check

Disability/sports sector experience

Education

Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance

3rd or 4th year allied health student or equivalent experience

Job description

Location Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

Allied Health Assistant Casual role, shift availability may vary

Join our Dynamic team in Allambie Heights

This is a perfect opportunity if you have an interest in joining our group of casual Allied Health Assistants supporting our therapists at CPA. As an AHA you will work with clients and help build their capacity for movement, communication and mobility through the delivery and implementation of effective therapy programs, under the guidance and support of the multidisciplinary clinical team. The role also includes the preparation, adaptation and maintenance of therapy resources required for service delivery.

Why Join Us?

The chance to work independently and collaboratively, allowing you to make informed decisions that shape the care provided. Work closely with clients as you assist with and/or implement therapy related activities to enhance client outcomes Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth. Joining a close-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working alongside therapists and Para Athletes who are experts in their respective fields.

What We're Looking For:

• A current driver's license and your own vehicle
• NDIS Worker Check and Working With Children Check (or ability to attain them)
• Relevant experience in the disability or sports sector
• Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, 3rd or 4th year student of an allied health degree or equivalent experience

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

Ready to Join Us?

We are committed to supporting inclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to create a safe and comfortable workplace that supports your health, abilities, and personal needs. More information about working for CPA: CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We have assessed this role type as requiring a Medium level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders' vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au