Therapy Assistant - Permanent Relief Pool

Brightwater Relief Pool | Guaranteed Hours on offer!We currently have opportunities for Therapy Assistants to join our newly developed Centralised Relief Staff Pool.
The pool will cover current aged care employees’ planned leave across multiple residential facilities on a permanent basis.Locations include:North Kingsley, Madeley and Oxford Gardens (Joondalup).Central Onslow Gardens (Subiaco) Redcliffe, Inglewood, The Village (Inglewood) and Birralee (Innaloo).South The Oaks (Waikiki) and The Cove (Mandurah)To be eligible you must be available to work at each of the facilities listed within the Pool locations above.
You should nominate whether you wish to be considered for the Northern, Central or Southern Pool in your application.As part of our Brightwater RAC team, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to actively promote choice, control, and quality of life for our clients.To be considered you must be available a minimum of 3 weekdays (Monday to Friday) each week and be available for at least 2 different shift types (Morning and Afternoon) the more days you are available, the more hours we can guarantee. Suitable pool employee can be offered permanent part time contracts up to 60 hours per fortnight.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an Assessment Centre as part of the recruitment process.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 WA drivers’ licence and own a reliable car
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
• Evidence of up-to-date flu vaccination

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

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
• An additional weeks paid leave

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.Applications are due by COB 18 April 2024, however shortlisting will begin immediately and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date. All applications must be submitted through our online portal **EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**Brightwater. We see what others don’t.
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?
Essential: Please select from either the North, Central or South Pool and confirm you willing to travel between each of the facilities listed within the advert? (All facilities must be accepted to be considered)
Essential: You will be required to be available for a minimum of 3 weekdays to cover at least two shift types (AM,PM). Can you confirm you can commit to this?
Essential: Please list the days and shifts you are available. (Eg, Monday to Thursday, AM and PM shifts)
Contact Person David Frayne
Contact Number (04) 1752 0285
Alternate Contact Person Nick Loh
Alternate Contact Number (04) 7774 9604