Allied Health Assistant - NSW - North Nowra

Zenitas Healthcare; Nowra; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hours

Shine Awards program

Health Budget $150

Descripción de la vacante

Zenitas Healthcare Pty is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to work under the direction of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in Residential Aged Care settings in North Nowra, NSW. The role blends clinical and administrative duties to deliver high-quality care tailored to residents' goals.

You will participate in moving and setting up therapy spaces, assisting with treatment plans, and supporting admin tasks such as referrals and equipment orders, contributing to the Plena Healthcare

Formación

• Assisting to deliver physiotherapy services per Plena Healthcare procedures.
• Servicing RAC clients per Allied Health Professionals treatment plan.
• Transport residents to therapy sessions as required.
• Set up and pack away the physiotherapy gym; clean area and equipment.
• Collect referrals and perform admin tasks as guided by physiotherapists.
• Order prescribed equipment as needed.
• Support initiatives to meet client/contract expectations.
• Consult with physiotherapist/occupational therapist on adaptations or progressions.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver physiotherapy services under supervision according to procedures.
• Service RAC clients per treatment plans.
• Transport residents to and from therapy sessions.
• Set up and maintain the therapy gym and equipment.
• Handle referrals and other admin tasks as directed.

Descripción del empleo

Allied Health Assistant - NSW - North Nowra

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, 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

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, which is the best in the industry!And there are some other goodies along the way to make sure you’re the happiest and best that you can be.

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

• Competitive hourly rate
• Work life balance, flexible working hours
• 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, Community and Disability 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 are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.

“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.”