Occupational Therapy Assistant

**Therapy Assistant (Occupational Therapy)**:

- Therapy and Stuff Allied Health Services - Burpengary, QLD_

At Therapy and Stuff Allied Health Services, we are passionate about supporting children and families to achieve meaningful outcomes. We are seeking a motivated, passionate and caring Therapy Assistant with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualification and experience working as a Therapy Assistant.

This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented and genuinely enjoys working with children and families across clinic, school, home, and community settings.

**Employment Type**: Casual

**Hours**:Up to 10 hours per week(potential for increased hours).

**Salary**:From $27 per hour + 12% super

**Place of Work**: Burpengary Clinic and Community visits (e.g., Home, Kindy, School)

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver 1:1 individual and group therapy sessions as per Occupational Therapist’s plan.
- Assist with assessments by interviewing, collecting and documenting information.
- Engage in school, home and community visits to provide therapy supports.
- Prepare and adapt therapy resources to suit individual client needs.
- Build supportive and positive relationships with children and families.
- Maintain accurate session notes and records in line with professional standards.
- Participate actively in team meetings, multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development.
- Follow clinic policies and procedures, upholding best practice and safety standards.

**About You**:

- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy).
- Previous experience working in paediatric or a similar community role.
- Strong organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to engage with children and families in a supportive, professional manner.
- Comfortable working across varied environments (clinic, home, school, community).
- Team player who is adaptable, proactive and open to feedback and improve their practices.
- Confidence using computer programs such as a practice management software (Halaxy desirable), Canva and Microsoft Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

**What We Offer**:

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- A healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
- Flexible working across clinic and community settings.
- Reimbursement of mileage costs for use of personal vehicle for client-related work.
- Meaningful work making a difference in the lives of children and families.

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your current resume/CV and a short cover letter - write in your own words - what makes you the best fit to our pediatric OT Clinic.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burpengary QLD 4505: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- We work with vulnerable population. Are you vaccinated against flu including COVID19?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person