Allied Health Assistant

Are you a qualified Allied Health Assistant who is passionate about enhancing wellness? Carrington has an exciting Part Time opportunity available in our Allied Health Team?

• Work alongside a growth-focused multi-disciplinary team of experienced Allied Health Professionals & enjoy continuous professional development
• Varied role working with clients directly, as well as through enabling our workforce
• Rewarding local role enabling ageing clients to maintain their mobility, independence and choice

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

The Opportunity

The Allied Health Assistant enhances the wellness and lifestyle capacity of our Consumers through exercise, activities and directives focused on restorative and reablement programs. Under the direction and support of our Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists you will support the team with the delivery of Allied Health Services, including individual and group programs to consumers and assisting with staff training. This part time opportunity is for 24 hours per week, ideally Wednesday - Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Providing quality Consumer care under the clinical supervision of an Allied Health Professional
• Providing Physiotherapy programs safely in consultation with, and as per documented by the Registered Physiotherapist
• Managing Resident's exercise classes, including general exercise
• Actively participating in the organisation and implementation of therapy programs as prescribed by the Allied Health Professionals
• Ensuring Residents have effective Pain Management
• Demonstrating the provision of care that promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well being
• Assisting with mobility, falls prevention and pressure area care equipment management and application as prescribed by the Allied Health Professional
• Recording and documenting changes in ambulation and care required for individual Residents in their progress notes
• Assisting with training, assessing and coaching of Manual Handling Competencies

About you

Essential:

1. Successful completion of Certificate IV Allied Health (or working towards completion of Certificate IV, or Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy)
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills coupled with the ability to work independently and as a team
3. Caring and compassionate attitude
4. Effective & proactive time management and organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
5. Sound knowledge of WHS and manual handling practices, preferably in an aged care or health setting

Enjoy our Benefits

• Competitive Pay, including loadings, potential performance-based increases and full not-for-profit salary packaging
• Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $500 for referring a successful candidate
• 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
• Enjoy our "Carrington Day" – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year

To Apply

Please submit your application including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. For enquiries, contact Recruitment at

We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia