Allied Health Assistant - Inner Melbourne

Zenitas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Work life balance, flexible working

1:1 Mentoring Program

Shine Awards - rewards up to $2000

Shine Days

Health Kick - $150 annual budget

Treasure Chest Fund

Job summary

Plena Healthcare is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in Residential Aged Care, delivering high-quality clinical and administrative duties.

You will assist with mobility programs, gym setup, patient transport, group exercises, and admin tasks, while contributing to the Plena Care Pathway and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Assist with delivery of physiotherapy services per procedures.
• Support RAC clients according to treatment plans.
• Assist residents to and from therapy gym and appointments.
• Set up and pack away gym area and clean equipment.
• Handle referrals and other admin tasks.
• Order prescribed equipment.
• Lead exercise groups and programs.
• Participate in mentoring and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver allied health supports under supervision.
• Assist with therapy plans and adaptations where appropriate.
• Support client progress and data collection.
• Maintain equipment and therapeutic spaces.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Administrative tasks

Group exercise facilitation

Equipment ordering

Job description

Your Opportunity:

You will be responsible for working under the direction of Physiotherapists / Occupational therapists in order to deliver a consistently high standard of clinical service to clients in Residential Aged Care (RAC) settings. As an Allied Health Assistant, it is expected that your time will consist of both clinical and administrative duties.

You will be involved in a new innovative way of offering allied health services to our wonderful clients. Our award winning (2023 Allied Health Award for Innovative Product Excellence) Plena Care Pathway has been designed to provide our therapists with an opportunity to tailor therapy programs for our residents, built from resident goals and priorities, and delivers evidence-based mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, one-to-one therapy interventions and group based active aging services.

You will be responsible for:

• 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, assist 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
• Run exercise groups / programs
• 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

Your Career with Plena:

Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key! We aim to support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients. We do this with a great group of people, and a tried and tested program.There are some other goodies along the way to make sure you’re the happiest and best that you can be.

Plena Perks:

When joining our Plena Healthcare Community, you will also unlock a multitude of Plena Perks.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Work life balance, flexible working hours
• 1:1 Mentoring Program
• Shine Awards - We love our people & we love rewarding outstanding achievements. Our Shine Awards provide more opportunities for our people to be recognised and rewarded for their contribution to helping people live healthier, happier, and more independent lives. Monthly, quarterly, and yearly awards valued up to $2000.
• Shine Days
• Health Kick - $150 annual budget to spend on your fitness and well-being*conditions apply
• Treasure Chest Fund - We like to spread joy. We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients.

Who we are:

Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care and Community industry, with over 20 years' experience. Our Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Podiatrists, Speech Pathologists and Dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do.

"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."