Community-Based Therapy Assistant | Home Rehab

SilverChain; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,599

Professional Development supported

Study Leave supported

Referral rewards: $250 e-voucher

Extra leave option

Comprehensive orientation programme

Devices provided: laptop and phone

Travel KM’s: $1.03/km

Gym membership subsidy: $15/week

Health insurance discounts: 12% with H

Job summary

Silver Chain is recruiting a Therapy Assistant to join our Geraldton team. The role involves supporting rehabilitation and therapy activities for clients in the home under supervision of Allied Health Professionals, with hours 9am–2pm Monday to Friday and potential extension to 4pm.

You must have Cert 4 Allied Health Assistance (or be working towards it). The position requires demonstrated aged care/therapy experience and a current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Qualifications

• Cert 4 Allied Health Assistance is the minimum requirement.
• Experience in aged care activities and/or speech/mobility/occupational therapies is preferred.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence is required.
• Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with allied health programs for clients in the home, within scope and training to meet client needs.
• Communicate with the team regarding care provided to clients to ensure consistency with changing needs.
• Identify areas for ongoing training and development.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Aged care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Cert 4 Allied Health Assistance

Senior First Aid Certificate desirable

Job description

Silver Chain is recruiting a Therapy Assistant to join our Geraldton team. The role involves supporting rehabilitation and therapy activities for clients in the home under supervision of Allied Health Professionals, with hours 9am–2pm Monday to Friday and potential extension to 4pm.

You must have Cert 4 Allied Health Assistance (or be working towards it). The position requires demonstrated aged care/therapy experience and a current Australian Driver’s Licence.