Therapy Assistant - Brightwater at Home (Community) - SouthPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)Full timeAt Brightwater, we welcome people with the full diversity of life experiences, thoughts and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.If you are a qualified Therapy Assistant with a passion to work in aged care and share our values of care, learning, innovation and people – we would love to hear from you!We are currently seeking applications for Therapy Assistants to join our Brightwater at Home team, working in the Perth metropolitan area (South of the river). In particular we are looking for applicants to work from the Fremantle to Rockingham area. These are permanent full-time or part-time positions.Our Therapy Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality, appropriate and relevant remedial services to meet the needs of Brightwater At Home's clients who live in the community. You will work under the direction of physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide engaging programs that assist our clients to work toward their functional goals.Brightwater can offer you:The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home payOur unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailersExtensive learning and development opportunitiesFree on-site parkingTo be suitable for this role, you must possess:Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiencesThe ability to prioritise your workload, problem solve, and work safely and efficiently under pressure without direct supervisionA positive, proactive and a client-focused approachA Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards), or significant experience in a related setting and a willingness to undertake trainingA WA drivers licence and own a reliable carA satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year oldEvidence of up to date flu vaccinationResponsibilities include:Ensuring the holistic needs of our clients are met in accordance with their Care Plan by facilitating a variety of therapeutic and recreational programsContributing to the development of innovative therapy programs to improve the wellbeing of our clientsTherapy Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to actively promote choice, control and quality of life for our clients. The Therapy Assistant assists clients in the community with goal directed exercise programs, speech pathology programs, kitchen retraining and community access.About BrightwaterWith a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We're ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease, and acquired brain injury.If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Applications are due by 21/11/2024 and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.For confidential enquiries, please phone Nick on 0477 749 604.
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