Therapy Assistant - Bull Creek

Raafawa; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

RAAFA is seeking a Therapy Assistant for its Alice Ross-King Care Centre in Bull Creek. This part-time position involves collaborating with health professionals to develop care programs and providing support to residents. With a focus on empathy and communication skills, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of elderly residents.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Corporate Zoo Membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Residential Aged Care.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible with start and finish times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities.
• Complete documentation and reporting in relation to the role.
• Supervise volunteers assisting with programs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging +Super

Permanent Part Time Opportunity (Mondays, Tuesdays andFridays, no weekends!)

Bull Creek, WA

Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built onfoundations of care and support, core values that still standstrong throughout all our services today. To this end, we are proudof our heritage, the services we deliver and our people!

Our core values of Respect, Care and Honesty underpin who weare, our behaviours and how we operate, we call this The RAAFA Way!We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a realimpact to the lives of those we care for every single day.

We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Livingservices are connected and offer a continuum of care to peopleliving across our seven large, active and vibrant retirement livingestates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcomingresidential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care andservices provider, RAAFA Connect, we are in the business of peoplelooking after people.

We have a fantastic opportunity at ourAliceRoss-King Care Centrein Bull Creek for anout-of-the-box and forward-thinkingTherapyAssistant! As a Therapy Assistant with RAAFA, you willwork closely with both the Lifestyle Coordinator and theOccupational Therapist to assess resident's needs and preferencesto develop appropriate one-on-one or group programs, assist in thedevelopment and delivery of group and individual therapies and notechanges in resident's well-being and advise staff of these. ATherapy Assistant with RAAFA is always involved in the continuousimprovement of the service.

Benefits to you:

• Competitive Rates -RAAFA Continuesto support our people with above award rates across ourfacilities!
• Salary packaging–as anon-profit organisation, you can salary package up to$18,549!
• Penalty Rates -earn penalty rates onafternoon, night and weekend shifts!
• Freeonsite parking– allsites have free onsite parking with plenty availability!
• Employee Assistance Program- Accessconfidential counselling services for personal or work relatedissues!
• Employee Referral Program- earnbonuses for recommending friends!
• Discounted Services- includinghealth insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership- VisitPerth Zoo for free!
• Supportive culture - be welcomed into anorganisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positiveculture within all of our staffing groups!

This role as a Therapy Assistant will seeyou:

• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs includinggroup and individual activities.
• Assist in assesing resident's needs and preferences andhelp develop appropriate programs in relation to theindividual.
• Supervise volunteers who are assisting with theprogram.
• Complete documentation and reporting in relation to therole.
• Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on theoutcome of programs for the residents.

About you:

• Previous, demonstrated experience working in ResidentialAged Care.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinaryteam.
• 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 andunderstand their needs.
• Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problemsolving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills toeffectively plan and prioritise work tasks.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, theirfamilies and staff.

About the Facility:

Set on 11 hectares of land in Bull Creek, the Alice Ross-KingCare Centre is a 102-bed Residential Care Centre located on thebanks of Lake Howard at RAAFA's Air Force Memorial Estate. Thecontemporary two-storey care centre was created to maximise naturallighting within the centre and capitalise on its serene lakesidelocation. With stunning lakeside views and a natural parkland hometo many native birds including ducks and swans, where could be abetter place to work!

We would love for you to join us and help make a difference toour residents' lives

What you need to do:

• Update your resume
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencementof employment to be within six months from date of issue) orwilling to obtain one
• Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations

RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist andinterview applicants prior to this date.