Allied Health Assistant - Home and Community Care

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Sydney's North Shore
• Permanent Full Time, Part time or casual role (minimum 2-3 days)
• $36.60 per hour up to $45.75 plus km reimbursement - 99 cents per km
• Not for profit employer, so pay less tax!
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join our Home Care team! This role involves implementing Allied Health Programs designed by our team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

In this rewarding role, you will support clients to achieve their goals for health and wellbeing and to remain living independently. This will involve facilitation and delivery of in home sessions as well as group programs based in our Wellness Hubs.

Day To Day This Role Looks Like

• Providing service delivery as per clients care plan within relevant Model of Care including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other disciplines
• Facilitating and supporting in home and/or group activities & programs, including health and wellness exercise program
• Managing time effectively to ensure all services are delivered as outlined
• Supporting client goals through intervention outlined in Care Plan
• Developing & maintaining client motivation to live their best life
• Following the client’s lead to identify opportunities to further enhance quality of life and choices
• Capturing feedback from clients and reporting on progress towards client set goals
  
  

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Allied Health Assistance or 2 years of study in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Experience as an Allied Health Assistant desirable (but not essential)
• Previous experience working in aged or community services sector desirable (but not essential)
• Ability to problem solve & offer solutions
• A passion for improving client's health, wellbeing and independence and an interest in exercise and health programs.
• Computer literacy, and efficiency in Microsoft Office
• Current NSW Driver’s licence and registered motor vehicle
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly rate from $36.60 per hour
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
  
  

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.