Therapy Assistant

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Therapy Assistant to work in Community Transition Care Program (TCP) in the South West Metro area as a part of our Home Care team.

As a Southern Cross Care Home Care Therapy Assistant, you will have a passion for working in partnership with older people and for delivering person centred evidence-based therapy. You will maintain an active case load and engage with our care teams supporting our clients to achieve their physical and activity goals.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Support allied health professionals to deliver therapy programs that promote independence, mobility and wellbeing in the home

• Assist clients with exercises, daily living activities and mobility programs, monitoring progress and reporting changes

• Build positive relationships with clients to encourage engagement and achievement of individual goals

• Help set up equipment and minor home modifications, providing guidance on safe use of aids and supports

• Maintain accurate client records and communicate updates with the wider care team to support continuity of care

• Identify and report risks or hazards, while working safely, following clinical direction and staying within scope of practice

About you:

• Willingness to embrace the values of Southern Cross Care WA and rewarding industry and how it plays into the role

• Passionate about helping people stay independent and achieve meaningful outcomes in their own homes

• You bring relevant qualifications (Cert III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or similar) and enjoy working in aged care, disability or community settings

• Strong communicator who builds trust easily and supports clients with empathy and respect

• Organised and self-driven, comfortable managing your day and balancing a mobile workload

• Confident using technology and take a proactive, safety-first approach in everything you do

To be considered for this role you’ll need:

• 2 years experience working as a Therapy Assistant is preferred, however previous work in a community setting will be considered.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the TCP team and deliver goal focused interventions, to improve clients independence and function.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence
• You will also need a strong commitment to person centred care and able to work both independently and within a team. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in our clients’ lives.

Working with us

At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance discount.
• Free employee assistance program.
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
• 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. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.

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 1000 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 Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.