Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Bethanie Group Full time

Bethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for over 70 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.

Bethanie Como is a 99 bed luxury suite home that provides the full range of aged care services including dementia support, palliative care and respite services.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with people of all abilities and backgrounds. Our Therapy Assistants have an enthusiastic and creative approach to their work and are able to support our residents’ strengths and interests.

This is a permanent, part time position offering 35.5 hours a week. The successful applicant would be available to work across the following shifts as required:

- Tuesday - Saturday
- 9am - 4pm/5pm/6pm

An important component of this role is the ability to work autonomously and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions independently. You will be able to work under the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, while also being confident in using your initiative and creative thinking to ensure sessions run smoothly. We are looking for someone who thrives in a role where every day is different, and who are passionate about supporting meaningful engagement with people of all abilities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Implement therapy and lifestyle programs for groups and individual residents
- Adapt activities to resident’s level of function under the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Address physical and psychological needs and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement for residents
- Maintain accurate documentation, both paper and computer based

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience in a Therapy Assistant role, ideally in an aged care or other health care environment
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
- Experience working with residents with dementia would be an advantage
- Ability to communicate clearly in both a verbal and written capacity with care recipients, families and team members
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
- Willingness to uphold the vision, mission and values of The Bethanie Group
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one

**Working with Bethanie**

At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people, customers and residents.

As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

- Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases
- Banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
- Rewarding career with a supportive culture
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements

**To Apply**

Please click on the link to upload your CV before the closing date of **Friday, 7**th** March**:

- don't delay as we will be shortlisting and interviewing as soon as possible We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

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