Allied Health Assistant

**About Us**

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

**The Role**:
We are looking for an Allied Health Assistant to support the physiotherapist and play a key role in delivering the Active Living Wellness programs. This role will be based at the Merrylands Community Centre, where you will be working closely with residents.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Help implement tailored exercise and engagement activities that promote mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing
- Setting up and supervising group sessions in the Wellness Centre, assisting with individual exercise plans developed by the physiotherapist, and encouraging ongoing participation
- Contribute to a welcoming, vibrant environment where residents feel empowered to take charge of their health and stay actively connected to their community
- Accurately document participation, session outcomes, and observations
- Deliver care aligned with aged care standards, SCC policies, and person-centered principles
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, Certificate III/IV in Fitness, or relevant qualification
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Aide, Fitness Instructor, or similar
- Experience providing quality care to older adults
- Knowledge of health issues relevant to the elderly
- Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards
- Aged Care related qualification or studies in Allied Health (desirable)
- Understanding of relevant legislation including the Fair Work Act (desirable)

**What’s in it for you?**
- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Annual leave loading
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways - Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
- Referral Bonus Program

**About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)**
- We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT._
- We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel_
- Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard._
- Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team._
- SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace._