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Form of work
Salary- Permanent Part time -40 hours per fortnight, across Central and South Perth – Community Based!
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Join a Western Australian leader to grow your career!
When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
This varied position will see you provide quality Allied Health support under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional (Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist) in consumer’s homes to encourage and promote goal achievement, improve functional capacity and achieve the best possible outcomes that support all areas of daily living
About you
You’ll be driven by compassion and have an ability to build authentic relationships with the people you support. With initiative, self-motivation and reliability you’ll ensure consumers receive a safe and effective quality service. In addition, your key skills and experience will include:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Demonstrated experience as Allied Health Assistant with knowledge and competency in providing a range of therapeutic interventions/activities
- Ability to work within a multi-discipline team
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbally, and the ability to deliver documentation requirements to Accreditation Standards
- An ongoing commitment to person centred practice
- A reliable vehicle
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)
- Current first aid certificate desirable
About the benefits
Join an inclusive and diverse Western Australian based organisation making a difference in the lives of members of our community. Not only will you become part of a team committed to delivering best practice care, but you’ll also have access to:
- Generous Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000!
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- Options to purchase additional leave for work life balance
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, and free flu vaccinations
To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 15 March 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.
At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.
