Therapy Assistant

Alwyndor; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Alwyndor in the seaside suburb of Hove, SA, is recruiting Therapy Assistants for permanent part-time and casual positions within our allied health team. You will plan, run group and individual therapy programs under OT/PT supervision and handle timely documentation.

To be considered, relevant aged care qualifications (Cert III Aged Care; Cert IV Allied Health Assistance preferred) are desirable; experience in aged care is valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in working in an aged care setting, i.e., Cert III Aged Care, Cert IV Allied Health Assistance preferred but not essential.
• Prior experience in aged care is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organising, and running group and individual therapy programs under the guidance of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Completing required documentation, data entry and administration in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitoring clients' concerns, health state and progress in therapy programs and reporting to the relevant therapist.

Skills

Documentation

Group therapy support

Education

Cert III Aged Care

Cert IV Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions

Part Time Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions Therapy Careers

• Be part of a friendly, highly experienced allied health team!
• Earn up to $15,899 tax free with salary sacrifice options!
• Join a leading not-for-profit, local government-owned aged care provider

About the Organisation

Set within beautiful grounds in the seaside suburb of Hove, Alwyndor delivers on-site residential living and support at home services, along with therapy and wellbeing services that empower the people in our communities to live healthy, engaged and fulfilled lives.

Alwyndor’s welcoming, high-quality facilities include 144 residential, dementia, respite care beds, transitional and care awaiting placement beds, together with allied health, therapy and wellness programs, and home support packages that support people in Adelaide’s southern metro communities.

About the Opportunity

We have a permanent part time and casual opportunity for a Therapy Assistants to join our team of Allied Health professionals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organising, and running group and individual therapy programs under the guidance of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
• Completing required documentation, data entry and administration in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitoring clients' concerns, current health state and progress in the therapy programs and reporting on these to the relevant therapist

About You

Relevant qualifications in working in an aged care setting, i.e., Cert III Aged Care, Cert IV Allied Health Assistance preferred but not essential. We are inviting applications from individuals who are experienced, or new to the industry and seeking to commence their career. Prior experience working in an aged care setting, whilst not required, will be highly regarded.

You must be available to work from 8:30am - 4:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

You must also be willing to obtain a National Police Certificate before commencing employment as well as a functional assessment.

• We are a family-friendly community organisation and understand the importance of work/life balance.

Alwyndor is an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.