Therapy Assistant

A little about us:

EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services. This opens up a world of possibilities for our clients – and also opens up a host of career opportunities for you!

Our growing family of services at EverAbility Group include:

VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.

Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.

Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.

Perron Place - our innovative and collaborative community centre.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide therapy assistance and administrative support to allied health professionals within the Kites Therapy Tasmanian service.The role will be primarily with children but may occasionally include some adult clients.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Delivering interventions and programs under the direction and supervision of allied health professional staff within client’s homes, at Kites Tas and in the community e.g. at school
• Producing resources including the use of specific software, printing, laminating, researching available options, cleaning, and repairing resources.
• Deliver group programs under supervision of allied health professional staff.
• Preparation for activities, clean up after activities.
• Follow documented process when carrying out work and actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of business processes through providing feedback and information as changes occur.
• Maintain accuracy of all client records within EverAbility’s Client Management System.
• Other duties as directed by therapists or Program Manager

Skills and attributes required:

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant or Allied Health assistant in a disability sector or not for profit environment.
• This role would be well suited to a candidate who is studying to be an Allied Health therapist e.g. Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Highly developed ability to work within a small team environment, including flexibility and adaptability.
• Attention to detail and strong ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to take direction.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness and effective time and stress management.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to get to and from appointments in own or work car.

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualification

Desired Skills and Experience

Benefits:

In return, you will be rewarded with:

• Three additional days of paid leave as a gift to you over the Christmas / New Year period
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program
• NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!

How to apply?

If you’re ready to help us, make a difference, click Apply and let’s chat about what life looks like at EverAbility.

For further information please contact Tennille Burns, Program Manager, via tennille.burns@kitestherapytas.org.au or (03) 6245 9232

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.