Join Our Team as a Physiotherapist Assistant!

Are you passionate about optimising the health, well-being, and quality of life for the elderly? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our Care Services team!

About the Role

Position Title: Physiotherapist Assistant

Reporting To: Physiotherapist Lead

Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday AM shifts.

As a Physiotherapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing safe, evidence-based, person-centered care consistent with the ABH's Mission and Values.

What we offer:

- The opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives
- Not for profit salary packaging and other benefits
- Generous leave entitlements including parental leave, leave loading, an additional public holiday and birthday leave.
- Training and education and on-going skills development, and annual performance and development plans
- Supportive team environment
- Reward and recognition program
- Employee assistance program including 24/7 professional and confidential counselling service for staff to help cope with challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Assisting in the safe and effective implementation of individual and group exercise programs developed by the physiotherapist to maintain residents' independence and functional mobility.
- Obtaining resident feedback, monitoring progress,



and keeping the Physiotherapist informed to update care plans.
- Implementing pain management programs in a protected and effective manner as directed by the Physiotherapist.
- Interacting with residents in a kind, caring, and respectful way, ensuring they are treated with dignity and supported to maintain their identity and independence.
- Complying with the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (2025).

What We're Looking For

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

- Understanding of the needs of the elderly.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding and ability to apply safe work practices and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Basic computer literacy and good verbal/written English communication skills.
- Experience in a similar role assisting the elderly or disabled.
- Dementia-specific knowledge or training.

Qualifications, Licenses & Registrations

- Relevant Certificate IV or higher in Allied Health Assistance, Massage or equivalent.
- First Aid Certificate.
- National Police Check and evidence of legal entitlement to work in Australia.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates our core values in all actions and interactions:

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📌 Physiotherapist Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Ashfield Baptist Homes
📍 Sydney