Therapy Assistant

Brightwater have over 100 years of care experience. We are experts in our field, and as one of the country’s largest care providers, we have the resources to innovate, adapt and empower our clients and staff. Our team members use their Brightwater Spirit to enable our clients to pursue the dignity of independence – the Brightwater Mission.

An opportunity is available for a reliable and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our Residential Aged Care team, based at Madeley. This is a part time employment type opportunity.

We have morning shifts 9am to 5pm Monday and Friday, and afternoon shifts 3pm to 8pm on Thursday.

 Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the direction and delegation of allied health professionals, Therapy Assistants provide assistance in all aspects of day-to-day care and individualised therapy, lifestyle and leisure programs to meet the needs of Brightwater Care Group clients. Therapy Assistants support clients in therapeutic and recreational activities and provide feedback on clients’ progress to therapists to enable appropriate goal setting and program review.

Brightwater can offer you:

The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay

• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

 To be suitable for this role, you must possess: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• The ability to prioritise your workload, problem solve, and work safely and efficiently under pressure without direct supervision.
• A positive, proactive and a client-focused approach
• A Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards), or significant experience in a related setting and a willingness to undertake training.
• A ‘C’ class drivers’ licence and own a reliable car.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than 12 months old
• A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening check
• Evidence of up-to-date flu & COVID-19 vaccinations

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the holistic needs of our clients are met in accordance with their Care Plan by facilitating a variety of therapeutic and recreational programs.
• Contributing to the development of innovative therapy programs to improve the wellbeing of our clients.
• Supporting volunteers to enhance the site therapy program.
• Contributing to site reporting, select standards and legislative compliance by completing all documentation and reporting incidents.

At Brightwater, we welcome people with the full diversity of life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

 With a track record that dates to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

 If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Applications are due by 5 April 2024 and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

 For confidential enquiries, please phone Kate on 08 9303 0***

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