Pines Living is a standalone Residential Aged Care facility committed to providing rewarding career opportunities within a workplace that genuinely values diversity, culture, and individual contribution. We pride ourselves on fostering a protected, supportive, and inclusive environment guided by our core values of Respect, Enablement, Excellence, Intrinsic Value, and Learning Culture.

About the role At Pines Living, we are committed to providing person-centred care that supports each resident's dignity, independence, wellbeing, and individual goals. As an Assistant Physiotherapist, you will under the delegation of our Physiotherapist and clinical care team to support residents with their mobility, strength, balance, physical function, and reablement goals. You will play an important role in implementing individualised exercise and mobility programs, supporting falls prevention strategies, and encouraging residents to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

Assist the Physiotherapist with the delivery of individualised exercise, mobility, and reablement programs

Support residents with strengthening, balance, mobility, and functional exercises

Encourage residents to participate in their prescribed exercise and mobility programs

Assist with mobility assessments and monitoring of residents' functional abilities under the direction of the Physiotherapist

Support falls prevention strategies and promote safe mobility throughout the facility

Assist residents with safe transfers, walking, and use of mobility aids as directed

Monitor and report changes in residents' mobility, pain, balance, strength,



or functional status to the Physiotherapist and Registered Nurses

Assist with the safe use, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of physiotherapy and mobility equipment

Maintain accurate documentation relating to exercise and mobility programs

Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Care Managers, Personal Care Workers, Leisure and Lifestyle staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team

About you

Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy Assistance, Allied Health Assistance, Exercise and Sports Science, or a related field

Experience working with older people, preferably within Residential Aged Care

Understanding of mobility, exercise, strengthening, balance, and falls prevention principles

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to working with older people

Ability to encourage and motivate residents to participate in physical activity and exercise programs

Strong commitment to resident dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing

Good organisational and documentation skills

Ability to follow clinical directions and work within the scope of the role

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people

Work closely with an experienced Physiotherapist and multidisciplinary team

Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in Residential Aged Care

A workplace that values Respect, Enablement, Excellence, Intrinsic Value, and Learning Culture

📌 Assistant Physiotherapist (Canberra)
🏢 Pines Living
📍 Canberra