Therapy Assistant

At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support, and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

Our residential care team at Frank Prendergast House located in Success is looking for a permanent part time Therapy Assistant to provide client-focused individual support to our valued residents.

You'll have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to improve the safety and independence of our residents. They'll be looking to you for activities that will enhance self-care, daily living skills and other rehabilitation activities.

This is a permanent part time position working Thursday, Friday & Saturday (9am-2pm).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organise the activities planner and conduct activities
• Support appropriate access to the resident's current interests
• Liaise with community groups and schools to support activities
• Work as part of a team
• Show compassion & exercise patience
• Treat our residents & their family with respect

About you:

It would be great if you're an experienced Therapy Assistant with a Cert III in Allied Health Assistance. Alternatively, you may have relevant aged care experience.

You enjoy chatting with residents, family members and staff, and work well with others.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up to date resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance (6 months old or less)
• Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
• A completed pre-employment health questionaire

Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.