Allied Health Assistant - Wangaratta

Job Description

Employment type: Part-Time Job Description Req#: CREGM Your Opportunity: You will be responsible for working under the direction of Physiotherapists / Occupational therapists in order to deliver a consistently high standard of clinical service to clients in Residential Aged Care (RAC) Settings. As an Allied Health Assistant, it is expected that your time will consist of both clinical and administrative duties. You will be involved in a new innovative way of offering allied health services to our wonderful clients. Our award-winning (2023 Allied Health Award for Innovative Product Excellence) Plena Care Pathway has been designed to provide our therapists with an opportunity to tailor therapy programs for our residents, built from resident goals and priorities, and delivers evidence-based mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, one-to-one therapy interventions, and group-based active aging services. This is a permanent part-time (3 days/week) mobile position in Hume, VIC. Responsibilities: Assist in delivering all physiotherapy services in accordance with the Plena Healthcare operating procedures and policies. Service RAC clients in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals treatment plan. Transport residents to and from the therapy gym area / their appointments. Set up and pack away the physiotherapy gym, including cleaning both the area and equipment. Collect referrals and perform administrative tasks as guided by the physiotherapists. Order prescribed equipment. Run exercise groups / programs. Support initiatives to meet client / contract expectations. Consult with the physiotherapist / occupational therapist regarding adaptations / changes / progressions of treatment plans for clients as appropriate. Participate in mentoring, supervision, and appraisals in line with Plena Healthcare’s policy and procedure. Your Career with Plena: Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key! We aim to support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients. We do this with a great group of people, and a tried and tested program, which is the best in the industry! Plena Perks: Competitive hourly rate. Work-life balance, flexible working hours. 1:1 Mentoring Program. Shine Awards – We love our people & we love rewarding outstanding achievements. Monthly, quarterly, and yearly awards valued up to $2000. Shine Days. Health Kick - $150 annual budget to spend on your fitness and well-being (conditions apply). Treasure Chest Fund - We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients. Who we are: Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community, and Disability industry, with over 20 years’ experience. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists, and dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the center of everything we do. We are a values-led organization, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people. #J-18808-Ljbffr