Therapy Assistant

Montefiore; Randwick; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore is seeking an Allied Health Therapy Assistant to join our Randwick Campus on a fixed-term basis (13/14 months) to support Physiotherapists and the inter-disciplinary team.

You will help deliver small group exercise classes and monitor residents’ wellbeing and safety within a holistic care approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading exercise classes in aged care or rehab settings.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and document accurately in care plans.
• Engagement in holistic, consumer-centered care approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small group exercise classes in residents' neighbourhoods with the Physiotherapist.
• Report changes in health status affecting wellbeing programs and comfort.
• Support lead allied health professionals within the department.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

16h ago , from Montefiore Corporate and Residential Care Positions

• Award winning and innovative Aged Care Provider, including recipient of Xref's "Best Workplace Award 2026 and 2023" and "Engage Change Champion Award 2023" and the winner of the Clinical Education Program Future of Aging Award 2024
• Collaborative and supportive inter-disciplinary environment
• Fixed term full time, maternity cover, starting in Dec 2026 (preferred) or Jan 2027 until Feb 2028
• Convenient and accessible Randwick location

Montefiore currently has an opportunity for an Allied Health Therapy Assistant to join our team of Physiotherapists at our Randwick Campus, on a fixed term (13/14 months), full-time basis, to provide support and be an integral part of our inter-disciplinary team. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an optimum level of quality care on a holistic level.

As a Therapy Assistant you will be responsible for conducting small group exercise classes in the neighbourhoods in consultation with the Physiotherapist, report changes in the consumer’s conditions that affect their health, comfort, safety and the performance of their wellbeing programs. You will utilise your background working within allied health and rehabilitation to both contribute and support the lead allied health professionals within your department.

• Experience working within Aged Care or an acute hospital setting within a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective teamwork and adept interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in leading exercise classes
• Ability to work in both a fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate documentation skills relevant to an Aged Care, care planning setting
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to form a strong rapport and relationship with consumers and staff
• Display a high level of initiative and pride in supporting the team and consumers we look after
• Mental Health and Dementia awareness
• Minimum of a Certificate III in Aged Care
• Senior First Aid Certificate

About You:

You will be a team player, have strong clinical capabilities, be able to demonstrate initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and have a genuine passion for working within the aged care sector.

About Us:

Montefiore is an award-winning, Sydney-based aged care provider, with a proud 135-year history as a non-profit organisation founded on Jewish values. With a workforce comprising approximately 1200 staff employed across an array of disciplines, we support older members of the community to live with choice, dignity and wellbeing through trusted residential care, flexible home care and luxury retirement living.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes NFP salary packaging, generous leave entitlements and a highly supportive workplace culture with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and excellence.

All offers of employment are dependent upon successful completion of the organisation’s pre-employment check process. This includes (but is not limited to) the requirement to be willing to obtain a Criminal Police Check.