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About the Role

The role of a Physiotherapist Assistant in aged care is to build strong, positive relationships with residents, provide mobility and exercise programs, and perform delegated resident treatment plans under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Amana Living’s award-winning model of care and be committed to making a real difference to residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities

Plan and organise therapeutic activities under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist, Manager and/or Registered Nurse.
Prepare and conduct resident activities correctly and safely.
Maintain records, statistics, and progress notes as required by the Physiotherapist.
Observe residents’ responses to treatment programs, and report findings to Physiotherapist and/or Registered Nurse.
Contribute information to resident assessment and personal care evaluation.
Assist with mobilising and transferring residents.
Assist with residents’ personal care needs to ensure resident safety, comfort, and satisfactory completion of planned programs.

Requirements

Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies.
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity).
Successful completion of pre-employment and reference checks.
Satisfactory completion of an Accredited Physiotherapy Assistants Course.
NDIS Screen Check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage).
Available to attend a compulsory 2-day induction at our Rivervale Training Institute.
Effective communication skills and the ability to develop understanding relationships with residents.

Skills

Mobility and exercise program delivery
Resident treatment plan execution
Therapeutic activity planning and organization
Resident activity preparation and conduction
Record keeping and progress note maintenance
Resident response observation and reporting
Resident assessment contribution
Personal care assistance
Effective communication
Relationship building

Location

NOR Sites

Work Type

Casual

Education Level

Accredited Physiotherapy Assistants Course

Benefits

Competitive rates
Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
School holidays childcare assistance
Health and wellbeing programs
Ongoing training and development
Access to Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia, established in 1962.
Offers a broad range of services including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services.
Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued.
Mission: Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Values: Compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, and trust.

Equal Opportunity

Amana Living values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community.