Allied Health Assistant

Are you a dedicated Allied Health Assistant passionate about enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals? Join our growing allied health team!

• Caseload of onsite and community aged care clients to grow
• Work alongside a growth-focused multi-disciplinary team of experienced Allied Health Professionals & enjoy continuous professional development
• Rewarding local role enabling ageing clients to maintain their mobility, independence and choice

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centered quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life. 

The Opportunity

As the Allied Health Assistant, you will enhance the wellness and lifestyle capacity of our Consumers through exercise, activities and directives focused on restorative and reablement programs. You will support the team with the delivery of Allied Health Services, individual and group programs, with direction and support from the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. The current opportunity can be either Part Time or Full Time. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality Consumer care under the clinical supervision of an Allied Health Professional
• Safe provision of Physiotherapy programs in consultation with, and as per documented by the Registered Physiotherapist
• Manage Resident’s exercise classes including general exercise
• Actively participate in the organisation and implementation of therapy programs as prescribed by the Allied Health Professionals
• Ensure Residents have effective Pain Management
• Demonstrate the provision of care that promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well being
• Assist with mobility, falls prevention and pressure area care equipment management and application as prescribed by the Allied Health Professional
• Record and document changes in ambulation and care required for individual Residents in their progress notes
• Assist with training, assessing and coaching of Manual Handling Competencies

About you:

1. Successful completion of Certificate IV Allied Health (or equivalent – working towards completion of Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy)
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills coupled with the ability to work independently and as a team
3. Caring and compassionate attitude
4. Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads Sound knowledge of WHS and manual handling practices, preferably in an aged care or health setting
5. Proactive, self-driven, adaptive and flexible
6. Team player
7. National criminal check clearance and a pre-employment fitness assessment to be completed during recruitment. 

Enjoy Our Benefits:

• Competitive Pay, including loadings, potential performance-based increases and salary packaging, adding up to $15,900 to your income – Tax Free!
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Employee Retention Program – Earn up to $1000 valued gift card for continuing position for a year!
• 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant
• Carrington will provide your first set of uniforms
• Carrington will cover all costs included in all criminal record checks
• Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year

To Apply 

Submit your application, including a current resume, and a cover letter addressing the above position requirements. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. 

We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia