Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Bethanie Group Full time

**Permanent Part-Time**:

- **8:30am-2:30pm Shifts, 2-3 days a week**:

- **Weekdays and Weekends**

Bethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for over 65 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.

We have an opportunity for a **Therapy Assistant** to join our Community North Team on a permanent part-time basis. We are looking to offer 2-3 days a week, you must be available on Thursdays.

Within this position, you will be responsible to the Centre Co-ordinator to ensure centre based programs and group outings are delivered to clients using a Wellness and Reablement approach.

Community home therapy will require you to drive to client’s homes and therefore it is a requirement of the role that you have a reliable vehicle and a current WA driver’s licence.

**Responsibilities**:

- Implement and contribute to the development of therapy and lifestyle programs for Living Well Centre clients and individual community clients
- Assist in meal preparation with clients
- Provide in home therapy under direction from the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
- Maintain a safe environment
- Maintain accurate documentation (paper and computer based)

**Requirements**:

- Willingness to uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of The Bethanie Group Inc.
- Previous experience in a Therapy or Activity Assistant role and Certificate 3 or 4 Allied Health Assistance (essential)
- Skills in providing client centred, meaningful activities
- Knowledge of the needs of older adults, people with dementia and their carers
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as an individual
- Basic computer skills
- Current National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one
- Valid WA driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Willing to obtain required vaccinations - COVID 19 (minimum of 3 doses) and annual flu vaccination

**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.

In 2020, 81% of staff said they were engaged and enjoyed working at Bethanie, and 93% of customers said they were satisfied with Bethanie’s services, with a strong willingness to recommend Bethanie’s services to others. We are extremely proud of these results and believe it demonstrates our commitment creating a positive environment for our people and our customers.

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

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