Address Why join us?
Values-based organisation
Full refund upon commencement of employment for your NDIS check
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts at JB HI-FI & The Good Guys
Discounts on health insurance through HBF or Medibank
Access to our Wellness Program
A fantastic team environment
Busselton is located 2.5 hours (220km) south-west from Perth in the diverse Geographe region where you can taste some of the finest wines and produce, see the stretches of stunning coastline, and enjoy the vast landscapes for an outdoor adventure.
About your new role:
We are seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant/Therapy & Leisure Partner to join our team in Busselton at our William Carey Court facility where we provide care to 99 residents. You will help promote the physical and emotional well-being of residents, by partnering with them to be involved in the meaningful activities of their life. Your responsibilities will include:
Partnering with the allied health team to support residents in maintaining optimal functional abilities.
Actively support residents to use and develop their abilities to engage in activities meaning to residents.
Ensure safe and sound work practices that comply with Work Health and Safety policies.
Follow residents' care plans in the provision of person-centered support during therapeutic activities.
Encourage and support family participation in the everyday life of their family member.
Skills and Experience:
Cert III in Allied Health (highly advantageous)
Commitment to providing a customer-centric approach
Able to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass a National Police Check
Willingness to obtain or provide proof of up-to-date Influenza & Covid-19 Vaccinations
Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical
Willingness to obtain an NDIS check
This position is Permanent Part time working 47 hours per fortnight.
Roster:
Week 1: Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday
Week 2: Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Although Baptistcare appreciate the contributions of those who can work on visas, we are unfortunately only able to accept applications from Australian citizens and permanent residents at this time.
About us
Baptistcare are one of WA's largest not-for-profit providers supporting residential care, home care services and retirement living in both metro and regional locations. We focus on empowering our customers to maintain homely comforts and community connection by providing care with compassion, integrity, and dignity.
Our focus is not limited to our customers, but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you to achieve a fulfilling career with first class training and development opportunities.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. The more diversity we have, the more unique perspectives and creative ideas we share. Therefore, we embrace people of different age, religion, sexual orientation or identity, physical or mental ability and ethnicity.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Aine - Recruitment Advisor on people@baptistcare.org.au with the subject heading “Therapy & Leisure Partner - Busselton”. Please note that we do not accept applications to this email address, they must be submitted online.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current closing date is the 13th March 2024.
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