Allied Health Assistant: Flexible RAC Therapy Support

Plena Healthcare; Forster; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hours

Shine Awards

Shine Days

Health Kick 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. The role balances clinical tasks with administrative duties, contributing to innovative care pathways and evidence-based programs designed around resident goals.

You will assist with treatment plans, gym setup and transport of residents, while participating in mentoring and performance reviews as part of Plena Healthcare’s supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Job description

Plena Healthcare is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support physiotherapists and occupational therapists in Residential Aged Care settings. The role balances clinical tasks with administrative duties, contributing to innovative care pathways and evidence-based programs designed around resident goals.

You will assist with treatment plans, gym setup and transport of residents, while participating in mentoring and performance reviews as part of Plena Healthcare’s supportive team culture.