Allied Health Assistant - Northern Sydney
8d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Discover a career where care goes both ways!
Location - Freshwater and surrounding areas
Permanent Part Time or Casual Pay rate – $***** per hour
superannuation
casual loading
superannuation
Salary Packaging
Km reimbursement
Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over **** caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join our Home Care team! This role involves implementing allied health programs designed by our team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. You will support clients to achieve their goals for health and wellbeing and to remain independent. This will involve facilitation and delivery of in home sessions as well as group programs.
Day To Day This Role Looks Like
Providing service delivery as per clients care plan within relevant Model of Care including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other disciplines
Facilitating and supporting in home and/or group activities & programmes, eg- health and wellness exercise program
Managing time effectively to ensure all services are delivered as outlined
Supporting client goals through intervention outlined in Care Plan
Developing & maintaining client motivation to live their best life




Following the client's lead to identify opportunities to further enhance quality of life and choices
Capturing feedback from clients and reporting on progress towards client set goals
To be successful in this role you'll need
Certificate 4 Allied Health Assistance or 2 years of study in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Experience as an Allied Health Assistant desirable (but not essential) Previous experience working in aged or community services sector Ability to problem solve & offer solutions A passion for improving client's health, wellbeing and independence and an interest in exercise and health programs. Computer literacy, and efficiency in Microsoft Office Current NSW Driver's licence and registered and insured motor vehicle
What We Can Offer You
Competitive hourly rate
superannuation
Salary Packaging
Km reimbursement
Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
Paid Parental leave
Long Service leave after 5 years
A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We believe everyone has the right to feel protected, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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📌 Allied Health Assistant - Northern Sydney
🏢 Catholic Healthcare
📍 Sydney