Bull Creek - Therapy Assistant

Raafawa; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,549

Penalty rates on shifts

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Long Service Recognition

raafa Rewards - Health insurance and a

Zoo Membership

Aviation Heritage Museum

Job summary

raafa in Bull Creek, WA, seeks a Therapy Assistant to work with the Lifestyle Coordinator and Occupational Therapist to assess residents and develop one-on-one or group therapies. The role supports continuous service improvement and involves a friendly, multidisciplinary team environment.

This permanent part-time relief position offers competitive hourly rates, salary packaging up to $18,549, penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts, free onsite parking, and access to an Employee

Qualifications

• Possessa Certificate III in Allied Health or similar qualification.
• Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive with a positive 'get up and go!' attitude.
• Flexible with start and finish times.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy.
• Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities.
• Assist in assessing residents' needs and preferences and help develop appropriate programs in relation to the individual.
• Supervise volunteers who are assisting with the program.
• Complete documentation and reporting in relation to the role.
• Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on the outcome of programs for the residents.

Skills

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health

Job description

Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging +Super

Permanent Part Time Relief Role (with shifts on Monday,Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)

Bull Creek, WA

raafa's fantastic facilities in Bull Creek, AliceRoss-King Care Centre and Gordon Lodgeare lookingfor anout-of-the-box and forward-thinkingTherapy Assistant! As aTherapy Assistant with raafa, you will work closely withboth the Lifestyle Coordinator and the Occupational Therapist toassess resident's needs and preferences to develop appropriateone-on-one or group programs, assist in the development anddelivery of group and individual therapies and note changes inresident's well-being and advise staff of these. A TherapyAssistant with raafa is always involved in the continuousimprovement of the service.

Benefits to you:

• Competitive Rates - raafa Continues to support ourpeople with above award rates across our facilities!


• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you cansalary package up to $18,549!


• Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoon, night andweekend shifts!


• Freeonsite parking– all sites have free onsiteparking with plenty availability!


• Employee Assistance Program - Access confidentialcounselling services for personal or work related issues!


• Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommendingfriends!


• Long Service Recognition - Be celebrated by the entireorganisation at 5 year service milestones!


• raafa Rewards- Discounted services includinghealth insurance and gym membership!


• Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free!


• Aviation Heritage Museum - Free entry for raafastaff!


• Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation whoprovide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within allof our staffing groups!

This role as a Therapy Assistant will seeyou:

• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs includinggroup and individual activities.


• Assist in assessing resident's needs and preferences andhelp develop appropriate programs in relation to theindividual.


• Supervise volunteers who are assisting with theprogram.


• Complete documentation and reporting in relation to therole.


• Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on theoutcome of programs for the residents.

About you:

• Possessa Certificate III in Allied Health or hold asimilar qualification.


• Previous, demonstrated experience working in ResidentialAged Care.


• Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinaryteam.


• Proactive with a positive 'get up and go!'attitude.


• Flexible with start and finish times.


• Well-developed communication and interpersonalskills.


• Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy andunderstand their needs.


• Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problemsolving skills.


• Excellent time management and organisational skills toeffectively plan and prioritise work tasks.


• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, theirfamilies and staff.

About us:

Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built onfoundations of care and support, core values that still standstrong throughout all our services today. To this end, we are proudof our heritage, the services we deliver and our people!

Our core values of Community, Care & Respect, Courage andCelebration underpin who we are, our behaviours and how we operate,we call this The raafa Way! We have an amazing culture,led by our people who make a real impact to the lives of those wecare for every single day

We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Livingservices are connected and offer a continuum of care to peopleliving across our seven large, active and vibrant retirement livingestates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcomingresidential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care andservices provider, raafa Home Care, we are in the businessof people looking after people.

Set on 11 hectares of land in Bull Creek, theAliceRoss-King Care Centre is a 102-bed Residential Care Centre locatedon the banks of Lake Howard at raafa's Air Force MemorialEstate. The contemporary two-storey care centre was created tomaximise natural lighting within the centre and capitalise on itsserene lakeside location. With stunning lakeside views and anatural parkland home to many native birds including ducks andswans, where could be a better place to work!

Or join us at our newly refurbishedGordonLodgelocated in the heart of our Air Force Memorial Estate.This 62-bed Residential Aged Care Centre offers permanent, respiteand secure dementia care in the dementia wing known as RoseCottage. Offering uninterrupted views of Lake Howard and surroundedby gardens and streetscapes, this is a beautiful place to work!

Join our teams today and make a real difference to our residentslives.

What you need to do:

• Be eligible to work in Australia


• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencementof employment to be within six months from date of issue) or willing to obtain one


• Be up to date with your Flu vaccinations

For more information, please call or email us on 08 92888410 or [e-mail]

raafa WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist andinterview applicants prior to this date