Physiotherapy Aide

3 months ago


Mitchelton, Australia Churches of Christ Full time

**Churches of Christ, Moonah Park Residential Aged Care**

**Permanent - Fulltime Opportunity.**

**Employee Benefits**

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $15,900 p.a. of their taxable income on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, vehicles, insurance, and entertainment). We are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits including:

- Flexible working environment
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more
- Career development
- Study Assistance
- Onsite parking
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners

To learn about what salary sacrifice can mean for you click here.

**About the role.**

The Physiotherapy Aide is responsible for aiding and working under the direction of the Physiotherapist in the delivery of physiotherapy programs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Under the direction of the Physiotherapist, assist to develop, maintain and monitor physiotherapy programs; participate in case conferences for residents where required.
- Assist in providing physiotherapy to residents in accordance with physiotherapy programs and the resident care plan.
- Assist to ensure equipment is maintained in a safe working order; assist to assess for replacement and refer to maintenance department.
- Assist to maintain and ensure completion and accuracy of documentation including recording of treatments.
- Contribute to resident and service outcome reports, as requested by the supervisor

**About you**

You are an empathetic, kind and caring person that is passionate about aged care. You are resident focused and enjoy taking the time to get to know the residents to provide the best possible care. As a positive individual, you are eager and willing to learn and support team members where you can.

Ideally your skills knowledge and experience should include:

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or Certificate III in Aged Care.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Demonstrated experience as a Physiotherapy Aide in an aged care environment

**To apply**

**Applications close Wednesdsay 5th of June.