Job Description

Allied Health Support Worker - OT, Physio or Paediatric Disability Support

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Allied Health Support – Paediatric Disability Support Worker

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Summary:

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Physio, OT or Speech Pathology Graduate or Undergrad with a Disability Support Work background or a proactive Paediatric Disability Support Worker required to work as an Allied Health Support worker at the home of a happy, sport-loving 12 year-old girl with a physical disability, who has surpassed all intellectual and physical expectations on diagnosis.

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Description:

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Working as Allied Health Support worker in the home of a happy, sport-loving 12 year old girl and has a neurological disorder affecting her ability to use her body, Rett Syndrome.

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This would suit: a Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology Graduate from overseas; an Undergrad with prior Disability Support Work experience and an interest in Paediatrics; an experienced, proactive Paediatric Disability Support Worker. Regular, flexible hours available to fit around studies or other clients.

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The child:

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A kind, understanding and intelligent 12 year-old girl who loves being given the opportunity to play and use her hands in the same way as other girls her age: she loves

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- drawing, painting, and any arts and crafts (especially glitter-based!)
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- Taylor Swift and listening to music, wearing and making bangles (Taylor Swift style)
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- playing board games or play-fighting with nerf guns with her older and younger brothers
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She loves doing household chores, watching and playing all sports, particularly soccer, AFL,



rugby and cricket with her dad and brothers, walking (bush and beach) and frame running.

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She loves reading and participating in everything her friends do at her local mainstream school. She loves learning and is exceptionally positive at (Year 6) maths.

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Responsibilities:

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1. Therapy Implementation Support – Implementing daily home programme focussing on extending and developing fine motor skills and independent participation in self-care. following supervision and guidance of longstanding, highly-experienced Paediatric OT.

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- Adapt play, leisure and functional activities to support therapeutic goals in a fun and engaging way to encourage independence, e.g.
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- Fine motor skill development grasp, release, reaching exercises in chosen activities e.g. board games, bracelet-making and turning the pages of a book
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- Visual motor activities – e.g. arts and crafts, drawing and painting
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- Assisting in participating in household chores – e.g. putting on and hanging out the washing (a favourite! If only all kids were the same!), clearing up the table, wiping and washing up
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- Hand massage, stretching and joint compression
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2. Physical mobility and transitions

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- Assisted walking inside and outside of the home, assistance with independent walking in walking frame.
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- Assist with transfers and mobility into and out of a standing frame, toilet seat, hi-low chair, shower chair if required
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3. Support independent methods of communication for choice-making and expression – eye pointing - low tech (look at me for yes, away for no), etran frame, high-tech eye gaze and pointing to choose.

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4. Daily Living Routines and Personal Care Assistance

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- Light touch assistance with drinking and eating with a fork, to encourage independent hand use.
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- Assistance applying and taking off orthotics as required e.g. scoliosis back brace, AFO's, supportive shoes.
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- Support with self-care and personal hygiene, encouraging maximum independence throughout – toileting, washing hands, drying, changing clothes, brushing hair and washing as required.
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What's in it for you:

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- Invaluable experience if you are interested in Paediatrics.
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- Not just any Disability Support "carer" role - while supporting the child, you'd be learning about and implementing her therapy plan, and have access to a programme designed by some of the best Paediatric Allied Health Practitioners in Sydney.
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- Opportunity to work with a proactive family who are passionate about therapy and inclusion and to learn how she's achieved what she has physically and intellectually, despite the worst predictions by specialists on diagnosis.
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📌 Allied Health Support Worker - OT, Physio or Paediatric Disability Support (Ku-ring-gai Council)
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