Allied Health Assistant

**Description**:
**Who is Harbison?**

Harbison is a not-for-profit organisation owned by the community of the Southern Highlands. Harbison was founded by a group of volunteers in the late 1950s to provide local, independent, high-quality care and accommodation for the aged and disabled in the Southern Highlands and surrounding areas.

Today we provide general and specialised care across a range of settings and are one of the largest employers in the Southern Highlands. Harbison is an inclusive employer that values the diversity of its workforce. We exist to support and nurture older individuals to maintain meaning and purpose in their unique lives.

**What is the Role?**

We are currently seeking a full-time Allied Health Assistant to service our Burradoo & Moss Vale sites.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Support residents’ general health by promoting regular participation in physical activities.
- Provide physical therapy services under the supervision and guidance of the in-charge Physiotherapist.
- Navigate and assist the workload in a busy health and wellness clinic, and community service.
- Facilitate group exercise classes for residents under various stages of care assistance.
- Attend to residents for 1:1 exercises as prescribed by the Physiotherapist i.e., going through the exercise handout, ambulatory activities, respiratory care management, and pressure care management.
- Attend to residents for manual therapy like massage, ultrasound, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and providing heat packs for pain management.
- Assist Physiotherapist’s care planning for residents by identifying resident needs and concerns. Including assessing any changes in the mobility and pain conditions of residents and referring to the Physiotherapist regularly.

**What are we looking for?**
- Certificate III or above in Allied Health Assistance or similar.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Current CPR and first aid certificate.
- Demonstrated skills in the planning and implementation of programs and activities.
- Ability to supervise and conduct group sessions.
- Geratric/ home care/ dementia care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of basic physiology and medical science.
- General computer skills, and online documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills and customer-centric approach.
- Proactive ‘can do’ approach and attitude.
- General healthcare administration experience.

**What are some of the benefits?**
- Salary packaging includes up to $15,900 in pre-tax earnings plus $2,650 to contribute towards entertainment benefits each year
- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive, positive team environment

**Please note a current Influenza & COVID-19 (3 doses) vaccination requirements of employment at Harbison.**

**How to apply?**

Please ensure that you are uploading a current Resume along with a cover letter.

**Role Type**:

- In-house - Permanent - Full-time - Entry level

**Company Overview**:

- Harbison is a community-based aged care organisation offering many different career paths, all of which enable us to provide quality care services to our residents. Our focus at Harbison is to provide a 'person-centred approach' that facilitates a culture of belonging for both our employees and our residents. We offer attractive employee benefits including salary packaging, a family-friendly workplace with work/life balance and ongoing training and development. We support employees who demonstrate the right attitude and approach in obtaining relevant qualifications.