Allied Health Assistant

1 week ago

Karrinyup, Western Australia Juniper Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Juniper:

At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

We are seeking an Allied Health Assistantto join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care team with a client based in the North Metropolitan region. Our Juniper Home and Community Care team provides community-based care programs that assist our aged customers to live independently in their own homes. Renowned for our commitment to the delivery of person-centred care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care, you will be working in a supportive environment that encourages initiative.

Allied Health Assistants help improve the quality of life of every individual accessing aged care services with Juniper. They enable and empower individuals to make the most of their abilities and live a life well lived. Under the guidance of our friendly and supportive Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will assist in the delivery of high-quality therapy services and share responsibility for the well-being of clients. As a Juniper Allied Health Assistant, you will actively contribute to the development and implementation of programs which meet the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of our community clients.

The successful candidate will visit customers in their own homes in the North of the river (North Metro) region, as well as spending time working from our community office in Bentley and Karrinyup respectively. Allied Health Assistants may also deliver programs at our Day Therapy Centres and are an integral member of our Transition Care Program.

Both a full-time contract of 75 hours per fortnight and part time contract of 48 hours per fortnight are available. There is no shift work required, with working hours Monday to Friday during normal business hours. Previous experience working as an Allied Health Assistant, particularly in the community, will be viewed favourably.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Home & Community care clients with group and individual intervention programs designed to maintain and/or improve independence and function under the guidance of our physiotherapist and occupational therapist
  • Deliver programs at Day Therapy Centres and client's homes with a reablement approach
  • Contribute to the evaluation of therapy care plans
  • Assists clients in maintaining/improving functional independence
  • Complete documentation contemporaneously
  • Provides feedback to therapists on the outcome of interventions
  • Collaborative involvement in the Transition Care Program by delivering tailored goal focused interventions

Key requirements:

  • Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance equivalent or higher qualification - essential
  • Experience working as an Allied Health Assistant - desirable
  • Experience working in Aged Care - desirable
  • Strong person centered skills and ability to engage with clients of all abilities
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Competency providing a range of therapeutic interventions/activities to clients individually and in a group
  • Current Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicle - both essential

What's on offer:

  • Attractive remuneration $ $31.50 per hour dependent on experience, plus 12% superannuation
  • Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
  • Generous annual leave loading 17.5%
  • Work phone and laptop provided
  • Paid mileage for use of own vehicle
  • Supportive environment with regular and ongoing professional development
  • Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
  • All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
  • Health Insurance discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program with free counselling

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position please submit your application online including a current curriculum vitae.

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