Allied Health Assistant

Published
December 5, 2024
Location
Ryde, Australia
Category
Default
Job Type
Full-time
**Salary Packaging**: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
Supportive and experienced leadership team
**NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees**: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
Permanent full-time opportunity based in Ryde 2112
About us..
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
At Royal Rehab we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified
About the role..
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dynamic Private Inpatient Unit as an Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy). You’ll work closely with our dedicated Physiotherapists to support clients on their rehabilitation journeys. From assisting with transferring and walking clients, to supervising individual and group exercise programs in our state-of-the-art gym, beautiful outdoor spaces, and pool, every day will be an opportunity to empower recovery and inspire progress.
You’ll also play a vital role in maintaining a clean and organised therapy environment while contributing to essential administrative tasks. Whether providing direct support or working independently under supervision, you’ll be a key part of a team that prides itself on delivering exceptional care.
**Key responsibilities include**:
Support physiotherapists in transferring, standing, and walking clients, as well as supervising individual and group exercise programs.
Prepare clients for therapy by ensuring timely attendance and communicating any absences to the physiotherapist.
Maintain a clean and organized therapy environment, including cleaning and properly storing equipment after use.
Monitor equipment and stock levels through regular audits and assist with administrative tasks such as sourcing equipment quotes.
About you..
**We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with**:
**Essential Criteria**:
Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent).
Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting including hydrotherapy.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstration of effective teamwork.
Excellent time management and self-organisational skills.
Ability to swim confidently.
Computer literacy.
What we offer..
**Salary Packaging**: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

**Benefits**: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
**Career growth**: Genuine career opportunities
**Work life balance**: Flexible work arrangements
**Salary**: Competitive remuneration
**Employee Assistance Program**: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
**Leadership**: Supportive and experienced leadership team
**Culture**: Friendly and close-knit team environment
**NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees**: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
Proud to be Great Place to Work Certified
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What’s next..
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and
Please note, only applicants that address these essential criteria will be considered.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
**Further Enquiries**:
Victoria Podmore, Physiotherapy Professional Leader
**Phone**: (02) 9808 9273 (Mon, Wed & Thu)
&
Mavi Moje, Clinical Operations Manager
**Phone**: (02) 9808 0549
**Application Close Date**: Monday 16th December 2024