About Juniper
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
About the Role
Juniper is seeking a full-time Allied Health Assistant to join our supportive Home and Community Care team, working with clients across the North Metropolitan region.
In this role, you will support community clients to maintain independence and wellbeing in their own homes. Working under the guidance of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will assist with the delivery of individual and group therapy programs, including home visits, Day Therapy Centres and the Transition Care Program. You will also spend time working from our community offices in Bentley and Karrinyup.
This is a Monday to Friday, full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist Home & Community care clients with group and individual intervention programs designed to maintain and/or improve independence and function under the guidance of our physiotherapist and occupational therapist
* Deliver programs at Day Therapy Centers and clients' homes with a rehabilitation approach
* Contribute to the evaluation of therapy care plans
* Assists clients in maintaining/improving functional independence
* Complete documentation contemporaneously
* Provides feedback to therapists on the outcome of interventions
* Collaborative involvement in the Transition Care Program by delivering tailored goal focused interventions
Key Requirements
* Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance equivalent or higher qualification - essential
* Experience working as an Allied Health Assistant - desirable
* Experience working in Aged Care - desirable
* Strong person centered skills and ability to engage with clients of all abilities
* Planning and organizational skills
* Competency providing a range of therapeutic interventions/activities to clients individually and in a group
* Current Australian driver's license and reliable vehicle - both essential
What's On Offer
* Attractive remuneration $26.88 - $31.50 per hour dependent on experience, plus 12% superannuation
* Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
* Generous annual leave loading 17.5%
* Work phone and laptop provided
* Paid mileage for use of own vehicle
How To Apply
To be considered for this position please submit your application online including a current curriculum vitae.
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