Allied Health Assistant

Role Description The Allied Health Assistant, Wellness & Reablement Services in partnership with Allied Health professionals, will support the delivery of community-based rehabilitation services.
This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating client programs.
The program's purpose is to address the effects of aging, and/or health conditions, focusing on enhancing the client's overall well-being and independence.
Reporting Relationship On a day-to-day basis, the Allied Health Assistant, Wellness & Reablement Services - Home Care shall report to the Team Leader, Wellness & Reablement Services - Home Care.
Qualifications & Experience Essential: Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent or demonstrated knowledge and experience in Community Services or Allied Health Assistance.
Sound knowledge of Home Care and/or Aged Care industry including exposure to the Aged Care Quality Code of Conduct, Aged Care Standards & accreditation process.
Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Client-centric approach and willingness to advocate on behalf of clients.
Proven ability to work independently, make sound judgements, and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a physical environment, including assisting with manual handling.
Ability to follow instructions and work within a team under the supervision of qualified Allied Health professionals.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy laws.
Demonstrated understanding of risk management protocols, covering hazard identification and incident management.
Demonstrated understanding and ability to act quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency, including administering first aid, providing CPR if necessary, and performing pool rescues (in a Hydrotherapy centre environment).
Proficient swimming skills, and a willingness and ability, to undertake pool lifesaving training to a satisfactory standard (in a Hydrotherapy centre environment).
Proficient computer and information management skills.
Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Support the Wellness & Reablement team in their daily operations to ensure high quality service delivery is provided to our service users and delivered in accordance with our contract requirements.
Deliver planned therapy sessions as directed by Allied Health professionals in a range of environments including within client homes, allied health centres, hydrotherapy centres or relevant communal locations, as required.
Engage with clients on a holistic level about their performance and progression towards goals or concerns.
Provide allied health therapy interventions as directed by relevant allied health professional.
Monitor clients during therapy sessions ensuring exercises are performed safely and correctly, within scope of position, report any concerns or changes to the relevant Allied Health Professional and document.
Modify a session or exercise within limits prescribed by treating Allied Health Professional.
Respond to incidents, feedback, and complaints, in a timely manner and provide guidance and support to staff.
Actively participate in client assessments and evaluations and collaborate with Allied Health professionals.
Actively participate in ongoing quality improvement activities and ensure the team is supported to maintain the service line Continuous Improvement plans.
Actively participate in working towards the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities - Duty of Care Adhering to policies, procedures, and professional standards, including the Aged Care Quality Standards the Aged Care Quality Code of Conduct and Standards.
Respond promptly and appropriately to client deterioration.
Ensure environment and equipment is set up in safe, clean, hygienic, and functional way and is maintained, prior to, during and after client use.
Act, report, and document hazards, incidents, or SIRS as per Respect Incident Management policies and procedures and Home Care Package Guidelines.
Advocate for the rights and well-being of clients, ensuring that their dignity of risks is managed appropriately.
Ensure client experience and satisfaction, focused on prompt complaint resolution, open disclosure.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture, facilitate, and participate in client conferences.
Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value and belonging.
Vision: A world where the elderly feel respected, valued and enjoy a quality of life.
Values: Respect: Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
Care: Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.
Teamwork: Encourage, cooperate and build trust.
Courage: Do the right thing, even when it's difficult.
Integrity: Be open, honest and trustworthy.
Innovation: Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence: Drive quality to continuously improve Back to job listing