Therapy Assistant
Core
Deliver mobility and exercise programs, support recreational and therapeutic activities, and plan therapy programs for elderly residents to encourage independence and wellbeing.
Role type
Therapy Assistant (Allied Health Assistance)
Builds
Mobility and exercise programs, recreational and therapeutic activities
Domain
Aged care / Allied health assistance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mobility assistance, exercise program delivery, recreational activity facilitation, therapy program planning, documentation, group outing coordination
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, experience as Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapist Assistant, staff coaching
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver engaging mobility and exercise programs under guidance of Physiotherapists, Support meaningful recreational and therapeutic activities under direction of Occupational Therapist, Plan and organise innovative therapy programs, Lead and facilitate therapy-based activities, Maintain accurate documentation, Accompany resident groups on outings