Physiotherapist - Home Care

Amana Living; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aged care is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will conduct assessments and provide tailored therapy services to seniors, ensuring they maintain their independence and quality of life. With a focus on community engagement and ongoing development, this position offers a flexible work environment, including the use of a company car. You will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of older individuals, making a meaningful impact in their daily activities. If you're passionate about making a difference in aged care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

School holidays childcare assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations as per policies.
• Current registration with AHPRA and valid WA Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' functional capacity.
• Provide individualized therapy services to maintain quality of life.
• Regularly review client therapy plans to ensure goals are met.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessments

Mobility equipment prescription

Client care recommendations

Documentation and reporting

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

Tools

Clinical Governance Framework

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.

Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued.

Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.

We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  
  

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

THE ROLE

The role of the Physiotherapist within Amana Living includes, but is not limited to, a range of physiotherapy assessments & restorative and reablement interventions and equipment prescription, for seniors in their homes as well as group activities within the community.

This role will be working 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday driving to clients’ homes throughout the day supporting our clients within our Southern Suburbs. This position includes a Company Car, flexible workplace, with the ability to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client’s functional capacity, strengths and lifestyle goals
• Providing recommendations for client care based on assessment outcomes and prepare reports
• Provide individualized therapy services, including mobility equipment prescription, enabling older people to maintain functional capacity, prevent deterioration, maximise quality of life and to re-engage with community activities
• Regularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted
• Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organisational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement
• Provide general advice and recommendations relating to equipment
• Attend and actively participate in family and staff meetings and mandatory training sessions
  
  

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
• Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) degree
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current valid WA Class C driver’s licence
• Experience within Aged Care
  
  

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.