Therapy Assistant

**Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging + Super**

**Permanent Part Time Role**

**Bull Creek, WA**

Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built on foundations of care and support, core values that still stand strong throughout all our services today. To this end, we are proud of our heritage, the services we deliver and our people

Our core values of Respect, Care and Honesty underpin who we are, our behaviours and how we operate, we call this The RAAFA Way We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a real impact to the lives of those we care for every single day.

We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Living services are connected and offer a continuum of care to people living across our seven large, active and vibrant retirement living estates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcoming residential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care and services provider, RAAFA Connect, we are in the business of people looking after people.

We have a fantastic opportunity in our **Gordon Lodge** facility at the Air Force Memorial Estate in **Bull Creek** for an out-of-the-box and forward-thinking **Occupational Therapy Assistant** As an Occupational Therapy Assistant with RAAFA, you will be understanding the needs and issues of our residents and deliver exceptional care in the way of implementing therapy programs including group and individual activities. You will also be required to supervise volunteers who are assisting with therapy programs, complete documentation and reporting in relation to this role and communicate with Allied Health and Clinical Teams on the outcome of programs for our residents.

**This a part-time role with requirements to work Mondays.**

**Benefits to you**:

- Competitive Rates - RAAFA Continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities
- Salary packaging - as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549
- Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts
- Free onsite parking - all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability
- Career & Development Paths - RAAFA offers various ongoing career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues
- Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends
- Discounted Services - including health insurance and gym membership
- Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free
- Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups

**The role and you**:

- Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities;
- Assist in assesing resident's needs and preferences and help develop appropriate programs in relation to the individual;
- Supervise volunteers who are assisting with the program;
- Complete documentation and reporting in relation to the role;
- Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on the outcome of programs for the residents.

**About the Facility**:
Set on 11 hectares of land in Bull Creek, Gordon Lodge is a refurbished 62 bed Residential Care Centre located in the heart of AFME village in Bull Creek. The lodge offers permanent, respite and secure dementia care. Gordon Lodge has 51 single rooms with en-suites and a secure 11 bed wing for people living with dementia that has single bedrooms and shared bathrooms.

Join our team today and make a real difference to our residents lives

**What you need to do**:

- Completed Cert III in Allied Health or equivalent qualification;
- Experience working in the Aged Care Industry;
- Enjoy building positive relationships with residents their families and staff;
- Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue) or willing to obtain one;
- Be up to date with your covid 19 and flu vaccinations;
- RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date._

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $31.94 - $33.47 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Gym membership
- Referral program
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Fixed shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bull Creek, WA 6149: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have more than 6 months experience in a Residential Aged Care environment?
- Do you currently hold a completed Certificate 3 in Allied Health or Certificate 4 in Allied Health?
- How much experience do you have working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

**Job Type**: Part-time

Application Question(s):

- We are based in Bull Creek; will you be able to commute to this location?
- Do you have a Certificate 3 in Allied Health?
- Do you have a Certificate 4 in Allied Health?
- Do you