Therapy Assistant – Aged Care (Flexible Shifts)

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

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.

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health

Job description

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