Allied Health Assistant
Core
Support therapy and wellness programs to improve mobility, cognitive function, and quality of life for older adults under the supervision of allied health professionals.
Role type
Allied Health Assistant (clinical support)
Builds
Rehabilitation and wellness programs for residential and community care residents
Domain
Aged care / Allied health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mobility assistance, exercise program support, cognitive stimulation activities, safe transfer techniques, mobility aid usage, equipment setup and maintenance, health monitoring, documentation, trauma-informed care
Preferred skills
Dementia care experience, falls prevention knowledge, frailty support approaches
Technologies
Mobility aids, therapy equipment
Responsibilities
Assist with mobility and exercise sessions, support transfers and walking, encourage participation in wellness activities, maintain therapy equipment, monitor and report health changes, document care activities
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff