AddressAbout the role
Catholic Homes has an opportunity for a Wellness and Reablement Officer to join our Home Care Team based at our Wellness Centre in Guildford on a full-time basis.
Our Home Care team builds lasting relationship with our clients so that they may stay at home or get out into the community to do the things they enjoy.
This position will be responsible for the facilitation of physiotherapy and occupational therapy group activities at the Wellness Centre and individual activities within clients’ residences.
The successful candidate will be provided with ongoing training and support from the Executive Manager Home and Community Care, CHSP Team Leader, and the Home Care Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams.
To be considered for this position you will have:
- Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Lifestyle, Allied Health Assistance or similar
- Experience as a Lifestyle Facilitator, Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant in a community or Home Care setting
- Experience creating and implementing person centred activities for aged care clients
- Current C class drivers’ licence
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Be a team player with the ability to multitask and prioritise duties, and the ability to work independently
- Willingness to work across different sites as required.
Benefits
- Ability to Salary Package - Meaning you pay less tax and have more take-home money to spend
- Employee Assistance Program (free confidential counselling service)
- Access to Procurement Australia which gives you exclusive deals and discounts on electrical, white and brown goods, usually only available to large corporate organisations
- Free onsite parking
- Close to public transport
- Paid blood donor leave
- Comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development.
- Ongoing support from Facility Manager and Admin team
About Catholic Homes
Caring for Western Australians for over 50 years, Catholic Homes is a leading not-for-profit comprehensive aged care provider. We pride ourselves on providing a workplace that reflects our values of joy, love and hospitality.
Catholic Homes’ ‘Care with Purpose’ is our approach to person-centered care and advocates being active and independent for as long as possible.
We have six Residential Care facilities, with four located alongside a Retirement Village.
Our Home Care service across Perth and Regional WA is tailored to suit individual needs of those living in the community.
Catholic Homes is an inclusive organisation welcoming all faiths and backgrounds.
Catholic Homes’ innovation and proactive approach to aged care has won us numerous awards including the 2020 Institute of Hospitality In Health Care’s (IHHC) Brightest Star Award and Better Practice Award for its Circle of Men project.
To apply
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For further information on this role please contact Zoe Heron, Home Care Head of Operations by email *********@catholichomes.com
Applicants must obtain a valid National Police Clearance before commencing employment.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Please note Catholic Homes does not provide sponsorship to employees.
For more information on working with Catholic Homes please visit www.catholichomes.com
