Therapy Assistant

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia Northcott Full time

Want to be part of a committed multi disciplinary team in the ACT?
- Receive ongoing and careful support from our Allied Health Professionals
- Join Northcott : a leading disability services provider

Are you an Allied Health student, perhaps studying externally, living locally looking for some real world paid experience in delivering therapy programs? or a fully qualified AHA ready to further your experience?

**About the position**

This position is based locally in Canberra. You will receive regular support from our Therapists in person and also remotely. This is a casual position, based in the community. Initially 1-2 days per week are available, however the hours on offer are envisaged to grow based on your capacity.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support our clients and their families to achieve their therapy goals with delivery of therapy programs.
- Further your experience in the fast growing disability sector, whilst receiving ongoing and careful support from our Allied Health Professionals
- Be a champion for our customers and support them to achieve their goals and independence

**Key Requirements**
- Allied Health students currently studying an allied health degree (e.g. SP, OT, DT, PT) living locally, perhaps studying externally - or;
- Certificate IV in Allied Health, - or;
- Fully qualified and/or experienced Allied Health Assistant (min Cert III).
- Hold a valid WWVP clearance
- Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module training.
- Hold current First Aid and CPR.
- Current drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and scope of practice.
- Capacity to assist in all duties and be confident to do so autonomously.

**Covid Vaccination Status**
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

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