Physiotherapy Assistant

**Introduction**:
SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961

**Description**:
As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will deliver individual programs and provide therapy services under the guidance of our Physiotherapist.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Assists with management of independence programs
- Assists with ongoing appraisal of walking aides and wheelchairs
- Applies physical modalities such as hot / ice packs after appropriate assessment and instruction from therapist
- Assists with transporting, dressing and treatment for residents on hydrotherapy program

WHY WORK FOR US?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find

As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.

**WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU**:

- Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
- Varied rosters and flexible hours to maintain work/life balance
- Automatic entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
- Exceptional on-site services and facilities
- A highly dynamic work environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential
- Discounts on HBF health insurance
- Discount on on-site gym membership
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

**Skills and Experiences**:
**KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Minimum Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- Previous experience working in the aged care industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Aged Care Standards
- Working rights within Australia
- National Police Check
- Current Influenza Statement
- Minimum three doses of COVID-19 Vaccination

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?