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 find their roles highly fulfilling and rewarding and are constantly looking at ways to support our clients to pursue the dignity of independence – the Brightwater Mission.
Brightwater Care Group has opportunities for a Therapy Assistant to join our Transition Care Program at Birralee in Innaloo on a permanent full time or part time basis. The Brightwater Transition Care Programme aims to optimise clients’ health, wellbeing, and independence for a smooth transition from hospital back to their own home or aged care. Therapy assistants are essential in the delivery of goal directed therapy programs to help clients meet their goals. Therapy assistants at Birralee TCP will be expected to support clients with a range of different therapy programs on a 1:1 basis or in a group and will be required to provide both occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs to clients. Therapy assistants will receive guidance and mentoring from OT’s and PT’s who are present on site every day during the week.
Current available shifts are Tuesday – Sunday 0900-1700
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:

• A Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Extensive experience in clients living with Dementia
• A positive, proactive and a client-focused approach
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
• Evidence of an up-to-date flu vaccination

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of goal directed therapy programs in accordance with their Care Plan in group or individual settings
• Provision of recreational based activities to meet the social and emotional needs of clients
• 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, accreditation standards and legislative compliance by completing all documentation and reporting incidents

Therapy Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to actively promote choice, control and quality of life for our clients.
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.
Recruitment process:
In order to ensure the safety of clients, staff and candidates, our recruitment may include a video interview as part of the process.
How to Apply:
If you share our values of care, learning, innovation and people then please apply now and submit a current resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through our online portal by 10 February 2024. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.
Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria.
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Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a National Police Certificate that is less than 12 months old OR are you willing to obtain one?
Essential: Do you have an up to date vaccination against influenza or are you willing to obtain?
Contact Person Madaline Chitra
Contact Number (08) 9202 2800