Therapy Assistant

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Seaforth Gardens is a fully accredited aged care facility committed to providing high quality care which complies with all legislative standards. We strive to deliver holistic aged care and support to all our residents.

We are looking for experienced Allied health Assistants or Physiotherapy assistants (certificates) staff to assist the team and support our residents on a permanent part time basis.

Can You Confidently Say You Have Achieved The Following

• Delivers a high standard of care in accordance with the residents’ individualised care plans
• Provides accurate and appropriate documentation to enable all staff to appropriately care for the residents.
• Adhere to the principles of Continuous Improvement and ensure the Quality Management System is actively supported.
• A customer focused approach is promoted and practiced.
• Effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills are used at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate an awareness of regulations pertinent to the position

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the safe usage of equipment

Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge of the behavioral and psychological dimensions and symptoms of dementia

Knowledge of infection control requirements and procedures

Supports aged clients with emotional issues including grief

Follow programs that are set by the Occupational Therapist

Ensure therapy programs are provided to residents with compassion and sensitivity

Ensure that programs are flexible to meet the needs of the individual and for group applications

Ensure programs are stimulating and interesting and seek to maximize resident involvement and interaction

Conveys information effectively – verbally and in writing

Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to assert own ideas and gain agreement or acceptance of others

Engages and contributes to team activities including discussions

Performs all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety of self and others

We look forward to receiving your resume.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration