Physiotherapy Assistant

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

 Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more 
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced, Physiotherapist Assistant to join the team at Mosman Park Care Centre in Mosman Park. Permanent part-time opportunity working 30 hours per fortnight

 Week 1 & 2

Monday: 09:00-14:00

Wednesday: 09:00-14:00

Friday: 09:00-14:00

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and organise therapeutic activities under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist, Manager and or Registered Nurse.
• Prepares and conducts resident activities correctly and safely
• Maintain records, statistics and progress notes as required by the Physiotherapist.
• Observes residents' responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to Physiotherapist and/or Registered Nurse
• Contributes information to resident assessment and personal care evaluation
• Assists with mobilising and transferring residents – moving from place to place and position to position.
• Assists with residents' personal care needs to the extent necessary to ensure resident safety, comfort and satisfactory completion of planned programs

About you

As a Physiotherapist Assistant you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible providing mobility and exercise programs and perform delegated resident treatment plans, under the direction and supervision of the Physiotherapist and in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and framework of Amana Living. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Amana Living's award winning model of care and be committed to making a real difference to residents' quality of life.

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of COVID-19 x3 doses and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment and reference checks
• Satisfactory completion of an Accredited Physiotherapy Assistants Course
• NDIS Screen Check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage)
• Available to attend a compulsory 2 day induction at our Rivervale Training Institute
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop understanding relationships with residents

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.