Assistant Physiotherapist

Pines Living; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pines Living is seeking an Assistant Physiotherapist to support the Physiotherapist and care team in delivering person-centred mobility and reablement programs for residents in our Residential Aged Care facility in ACT. You will assist with mobility, strengthening, balance, and fall-prevention initiatives to enhance residents’ independence and wellbeing.

Working within a supportive team, you will help with assessments, documentation, and coordinated care plans, while developing your skills in a

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy Assistance, Allied Health Assistance, Exercise and Sports Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with older people, preferably within Residential Aged Care.
• Understanding of mobility, exercise, strengthening, balance, and falls prevention principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to working with older people.
• Ability to encourage and motivate residents to participate in physical activity and exercise programs.
• Strong commitment to resident dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing.
• Good organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow clinical directions and work within the scope of the role.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.
• Work closely with an experienced Physiotherapist and multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in Residential Aged Care.
• A workplace that values Respect, Enablement, Excellence, Intrinsic Value, and Learning Culture

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physiotherapist with the delivery of individualised exercise, mobility, and reablement programs
• Support residents with strengthening, balance, mobility, and functional exercises
• Encourage residents to participate in their prescribed exercise and mobility programs
• Assist with mobility assessments and monitoring of residents' functional abilities under the direction of the Physiotherapist
• Support falls prevention strategies and promote safe mobility throughout the facility
• Assist residents with safe transfers, walking, and use of mobility aids as directed
• Monitor and report changes in residents' mobility, pain, balance, strength, or functional status to the Physiotherapist and Registered Nurses
• Assist with the safe use, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of physiotherapy and mobility equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to exercise and mobility programs
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Care Managers, Personal Care Workers, Leisure and Lifestyle staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Physiotherapy Assistance / Allied Health Assistance / Exercise & Sports Science

Job description

Pines Living is a standalone Residential Aged Care facility committed to providing rewarding career opportunities within a workplace that genuinely values diversity, culture, and individual contribution. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment guided by our core values of Respect, Enablement, Excellence, Intrinsic Value, and Learning Culture.

About the role

At Pines Living, we are committed to providing person-centred care that supports each resident's dignity, independence, wellbeing, and individual goals. As an Assistant Physiotherapist, you will under the delegation of our Physiotherapist and clinical care team to support residents with their mobility, strength, balance, physical function, and reablement goals. You will play an important role in implementing individualised exercise and mobility programs, supporting falls prevention strategies, and encouraging residents to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Physiotherapist with the delivery of individualised exercise, mobility, and reablement programs
• Support residents with strengthening, balance, mobility, and functional exercises
• Encourage residents to participate in their prescribed exercise and mobility programs
• Assist with mobility assessments and monitoring of residents' functional abilities under the direction of the Physiotherapist
• Support falls prevention strategies and promote safe mobility throughout the facility
• Assist residents with safe transfers, walking, and use of mobility aids as directed
• Monitor and report changes in residents' mobility, pain, balance, strength, or functional status to the Physiotherapist and Registered Nurses
• Assist with the safe use, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of physiotherapy and mobility equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to exercise and mobility programs
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Care Managers, Personal Care Workers, Leisure and Lifestyle staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team

About you

• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy Assistance, Allied Health Assistance, Exercise and Sports Science, or a related field
• Experience working with older people, preferably within Residential Aged Care
• Understanding of mobility, exercise, strengthening, balance, and falls prevention principles
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to working with older people
• Ability to encourage and motivate residents to participate in physical activity and exercise programs
• Strong commitment to resident dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing
• Good organisational and documentation skills
• Ability to follow clinical directions and work within the scope of the role
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people
• Work closely with an experienced Physiotherapist and multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in Residential Aged Care
• A workplace that values Respect, Enablement, Excellence, Intrinsic Value, and Learning Culture