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Arcare Aged Care

Allied Health Assistant

PART TIME

December 2, 2024

Allied Health Assistant: Warners Bay
  • Make a huge difference to the lives of our wonderful residents
  • Enjoy an exciting, varied role
  • Join a supportive and friendly team


Arcare is a leading provider of aged care residences across Australia. Due to growth we are seeking a motivated Allied Health Assistant (AHA) for our Warners Bay residence. Working as part of the Allied Health team, Allied Health Assistants play a key role in helping maintain the functional independence of our clients.


Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Physiotherapist, the Allied Health Assistant is responsible for helping to improve client’s physical, cognitive, and psycho-social functions and to optimize their functional capacity for activities of daily living. You will do this by providing efficient and effective 1:1 and group exercise therapy.
The Allied Health Team member will be part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a person-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values of Arcare, Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), Occupational Therapy Association (OTA) the Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS) and the NDIS Standards.

Hours
The role is for approximately 15 hours/week, with flexibility of work days.

Role responsibilities
Reporting to the senior allied health clinician, your role will include (but not limited to):
  • Enhancing the wellness and lifestyle capacity of residents through exercise and activities focused on restorative and rehabilitative programs.
  • Delivering exercise and therapy programs both 1:1 and in small groups in accordance to the Physiotherapist’s care plan.
  • Assisting with client assessments and re-assessments of their physical capabilities as part of their exercise and therapy programs.
  • Ensuring residents have access to assistive devices as assessed by the physiotherapist.
  • Assisting with administrative tasks such as equipment ordering and liaising with families.
  • Assisting with facility cleanliness.
  • Reporting relevant changes to the Physiotherapist regarding resident progress with exercises.
  • Reporting changes in resident health or behaviour immediately to the Registered Nurse or Facility Manager.
To be successful:
  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (desired), or working towards a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy degree.
  • Computer & phone technology literacy (including Microsoft Office and Outlook)
  • Vaccinations up to date or willing and able to obtain, as required by legislation and/or company policy.
  • Right to Work in Australia
  • Current ‘Provide First Aid’ Certificate and CPR
  • Physical ability to perform stated duties.


Ready to Apply?
It really is our people and culture that set us apart, with our ongoing focus of working together as one team. If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

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