Allied Health Assistant - Glynde, Australia - Lutheran Homes Group

Lutheran Homes Group

Verified Company

Glynde, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Up to $18,549 of your income tax-free through salary packaging

Use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference
Benefit from opportunities for career growth and skill development
Casual or permanentpart time

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential, home care, and retirement living services for senior Australians.

Our dedicated team of 700 care professionals work tirelessly to deliver personalised support and care to more than 1,100 aged care residents and home care consumers.

We believe in empowering our consumers to live their lives with dignity and choice every day.

About the Role:
The Allied Health Assistant with LHG will provide assistance and support to the Allied Health and Wellbeing team in the delivery of allied health services to clients of Lutheran Home Group under the supervision of an allied health professional, specifically a Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapist The support provided to LHG consumers by this role are designed and developed to meet the needs of clients to maintain their independence within the principles of Transitional care, Wellbeing and enablement for consumers

In an exciting role working within the Residential Care Allied Health team you will:

Be an integral part of our Allied Health care team, helping to shape the direction for Allied Health within the organisation
Work closely with the Allied Health Team Leader, under the supervision of LHG Allied Health Professionals, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist. Works closely with Site Care manager and other Clinical team members within Transitional Care program, Residential Care programs and Community program teams
Work closely with other members of the health team, to identify client care needs, plan interventions and review outcomes of care
Supporting residents and client to achieve their individual goals
Applied personcentred approach to assist the Allied health therapists in delivering prescribed programs, tasks, schedules and other meaningful selfcare activities for each resident and client to promote and encourage independent living
Facilitate group programs as directed by treating therapist and support Leisure and Lifestyle program on site
Support the allied health therapists to carry out assessment, interpret findings, plan and implement physiotherapy and occupational therapy intervention within scope of practice
Support the Allied Health professionals in undertaking discharge planning for transitional care clients in conjunction with other clinical team members
Get to work with a growth mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement activities within the organisation

About You:

Appropriate understanding of allied health and lifestyle services documentation
An understanding of rehabilitation, wellbeing and physical therapy to optimise function and independence
An understanding of Aged Care Quality standards
Awareness of aged care environment & Commonwealth Accreditation processes
An understanding of agerelated frailties and illnesses, including experience in dementia care
An understanding of the applicable requirements under Workplace Health and Safety legislation
Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy)
Current students enrolled in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (Bachelor or Master's Degree)
Current Australian Driver's license

Why Lutheran Homes Group?

Work with passion and purpose to drive positive outcomes in an inspiring and stimulating work environment
Utilise your skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of senior Australians
Receive coaching and mentoring from our experienced managers who are invested in your growth and development
Unleash your potential with opportunities to learn and grow within the organisation
Collaborate with a team of likeminded professionals in a supportive and empowering environment

To Apply:
Applications close 11:45pm **Wednesday 29 November 2023.