Occupational Therapy Assistant

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cross Care WA is hiring a Therapy Assistant to provide person-centred support for residents in aged care. Responsibilities include organizing activities, supporting therapy programs, and ensuring emotional well-being. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older individuals, working in a supportive environment that values diversity and personal development.

Benefits

Not-for-profit salary packaging options

Corporate Health Insurance with HBF

Free employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Annual leave starting at 4 weeks

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in an Aged Care setting preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities and conduct them with support from the care team.
• Support therapy team to ensure Activity programs are carried out daily.
• Promote emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being of residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

• Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
• Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers
• Seeking an experienced person with a passion for working with older people

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing person-centred individual support for residents; promoting emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being.

The role offers a weekend roster, Saturday to Sunday, with working hours from 8:00am to 2:30pm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organise the activities planner and conduct activities with support from the care team and volunteers
• Support therapy team to ensure Activity programs are carried out daily
• Provide activities according to the guidance and activity care plan developed by the visiting OT
• Support activities on 1:1 basis and in groups that supports the rituals, habits and interests the resident had before entering residential care and has a therapeutic value

About you:

Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in an Aged Care setting is preferred.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
• Previous Experience in an Aged Care environment
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills to communicate effectively on all levels both written and verbal.
• Have the ability to work harmoniously with people from a diverse range of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)

Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.