Resident Mobility Assistant

Eldercare; City of Tea Tree Gully; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Eldercare in Australia is seeking a Resident Mobility Assistant to support residents with mobility, movement and social engagement as part of a part-time permanent role. This position requires compassion and a commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life.

You will collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and wellbeing staff to support meaningful movement and participation in activities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, Health & Leisure or Ageing Support or Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Person-centered care mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support residents’ physical wellbeing and quality of life.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and wellbeing consultants.
• Assist residents in accessing indoor and outdoor spaces, participating in events, and building social connections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance / Health & Leisure / Ageing Support

Job description

Join Eldercare as Resident Mobility Assistant and help residents move, connect and thrive! You’ll bring energy and empathy to every step - supporting physical wellbeing, social engagement and joyful moments in aged care.

Type: Part Time Permanent
Weekly - Friday and Tuesday (09:00 - 17:06)

About the Role

• As aResident Mobility Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our residents’ physical wellbeing and quality of life.
• Working alongside our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Wellbeing Consultants, you’ll help residents engage in meaningful movement and achieve their reablement goals.
• From one-on-one support to group activities, you’ll assist residents in accessing indoor and outdoor spaces, participating in events, and building social connections that enrich their daily lives.

What You’ll Need

• Possess a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, Health & Leisure or Ageing Support or Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
• A genuine passion to provide care that is person-centered
• The ability to work individually and in a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents and staff

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.