Therapy Assistant - Brightwater at Home (Community) - Central

Job Description

At 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 (Central) . We have multiple positions available, particularly looking for applicants to work in the Cottesloe, Fremantle, Nedlands, South Perth, Vic Park, Belmont, or Maida Vale area. We have multiple positions available for permanent full-time or part-time to cover shifts with 7:30 AM start times. High preference will be given to those candidates who are available to work at least three or more days a week (not including weekends) and must be available on Fridays both weeks. Contracts will be available for shorter days. 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 pay Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers Extensive learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking To be suitable for this role, you must possess: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences The ability to prioritise your workload, problem solve, and work safely and efficiently under pressure without direct supervision A positive, proactive and client-focused approach A Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards), or significant experience in a related setting and a willingness to undertake training A WA drivers' licence and own a reliable car A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old Responsibilities include: Ensuring the holistic needs of our clients are met in accordance with their Care Plan by facilitating a variety of therapeutic and recreational programs Contributing to the development of innovative therapy programs to improve the wellbeing of our clients Therapy 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 Brightwater With 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 are passionate about working at a place where people are guided to create new opportunities for themselves, where people who thought they’d no longer be able to grow, are growing in new and different ways, and where people enjoy life, making decisions and building new relationships – a place where people can pursue the dignity of independence, then submit your application, along with a cover letter, through Brightwater's online portal. Shortlisting will begin immediately. For confidential enquiries, please phone Nick Lohon at 9202 2800. Brightwater. We see what others don’t. #J-18808-Ljbffr