1x Casual Role

1x Permanent Part time Role, Mondays to Fridays (0.7-0.8 FTE)

About the role

The Occupational Therapy Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred allied health services to residents of Hellenic Community Aged Care. Working under the supervision and direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant assists with the implementation of therapy programs aimed at maintaining and enhancing residents' independence, mobility, functional capacity, safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. The role contributes to Hellenic Community Aged Care's commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care that promotes dignity, choice, wellness, and active ageing.

Key responsibilities

- Assist residents to participate in individual and group therapy programs as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist

- Support residents to maintain or improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, mobility, and leisure activities

- Encourage resident independence, participation, and achievement of therapeutic goals

- Monitor and report changes in residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, or functional status to the Occupational Therapist

- Assist residents with prescribed exercises, mobility activities, cognitive stimulation programs, and therapeutic interventions

- Facilitate individual and group-based wellness, restorative care, reablement, and lifestyle programs

- Assist with falls prevention, mobility, strength, balance, and functional maintenance programs

- Prepare equipment, treatment areas,



and materials required for therapy sessions

- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of assistive equipment and adaptive strategies recommended by the Occupational Therapist

- Maintain accurate and timely records of resident participation and therapy activities

About you

- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent qualification (essential)

- Demonstrated ability to support older people in a health, aged care, disability, rehabilitation, or community care environment (essential)

- Commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing (essential)

- Effective verbal and written communication skills (essential)

- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)

- Strong organisational and time management skills (essential)

- Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate records (essential)

- Understanding of workplace health and safety principles (essential)

- National Police Clearance suitable for unsupervised practice aged care employment (essential)

- Current Western Australian driver's licence - C Class (essential)

About us

The Hellenic Community of WA's vision is to be the epicentre of Greek culture in Western Australia. Our mission is to serve the Hellenic Community of Western Australia by providing a continuum of care, from childhood to old age, while uniting individuals through cultural, educational, spiritual and social programs that strengthen our shared identity and support every generation.

📌 Occupational Therapy Assistant (Dianella)
🏢 Hellenic Community Aged Care
📍 Dianella