Therapy Assistant

Bethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for over 65 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.

We are currently looking for a qualified Therapy Assistant to join our supportive team at Bert England Lodge Aged Care Home located in Rockingham on a casual basis. Bert England Lodge is a 44 bed facility offering dementia care as well as respite, located close to Rockingham General Hospital.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with people of all abilities and backgrounds. Our Therapy Assistants have an enthusiastic and creative approach to their work and are able to support our residents’ strengths and interests.

An important component of this role is the ability to work autonomously and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions independently. You will be able to work under the guidance of a therapist, while also being confident in using your initiative and creative thinking to ensure sessions run smoothly. We are looking for someone who thrives in a role where every day is different, and who are passionate about supporting meaningful engagement with people of all abilities.

About the role

• Implement therapy and lifestyle programs for groups and individual residents
• Adapt activities to resident’s level of function under the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Address physical and psychological needs and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement for residents
• Maintain accurate documentation, both paper and computer based

About you

• Previous experience in a Therapy Assistant role, ideally in an aged care or other health care environment (desirable)
• Certificate III (or equivalent) in Allied Health Assistance
• Experience working with residents with dementia would be an advantage
• Ability to communicate clearly in both a verbal and written capacity with care recipients, families and team members
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Well-developed literacy and numeracy skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills with technology/devices/computer programs that are intended for therapy benefits
• Willingness to uphold the vision, mission and values of The Bethanie Group
• A current first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• A current police clearance, or willingness to obtain one
• NDIS worker’s screening check, or willingness to obtain one
• Current vaccinations – 3x covid and annual flu vaccination

Working with Bethanie as a Therapy Assistant

At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people, customers and residents.

As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• The option to salary package up to $15,899 per annum. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
• Access to banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
• Rewarding career with a supportive culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

To Apply

Please click on the Apply link below to upload your resume before the closing date.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date Friday, 22nd March 2024. If you require any further information, please contact our Careers team on 131 151.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.