Therapy Assistant

About the role and where you will be working:

Our residential care team at Joseph Cooke House is looking for an experienced Therapy Assistant to provide client focused individual support to our valued residents. Catering for up to 57 residents, Joseph Cooke House in Shelley is located just one kilometre from the banks of the Canning River. You'll have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to improve the safety and independence of our residents. They'll be looking to you for activities that will enhance self care, daily living skills and other rehabilitation activities.

This is a casual position. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organise the activities planner and conduct activities
• Support appropriate access to the resident's current interests
• Liaise with community groups and schools to support activities
• Work as part of a team
• Show compassion & exercise patience
• Treat our residents & their family with respect

About you:

We’re looking for a passionate Therapy Assistant with a Certificate III or equivalent in Individual Support. If you have experience in aged care and a genuine interest in supporting others, we’d love to hear from you too.

You’re someone who enjoys building connections—whether it’s chatting with residents, engaging with families, or collaborating with colleagues. Teamwork comes naturally to you, and you bring warmth and positivity to every interaction.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up to date resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance (6 months old or less)
• Immunisation record - Flu
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.