Build your career as a Therapy Assistant and join our fast growing, well established Toowoomba team of motivated and passionate therapists.
The position is available 3+ days per week, suitable for either a qualified AHA or candidates with relevant experience.
About the position
As a Therapy Assistant you will deliver therapy programs to our clients under instruction and guidance of our qualified Allied Health Professionals. Therapy programs will include individual and group therapy programs for clients, in an individual and family-centred model of practice.
This position is based locally in Toowoomba and surrounds. You will receive regular support from our Therapists in person and remotely where required.
We envisage this position will be 3+ days per week (flexible, to work around your schedule). The position is offered on a casual basis and/or permanent part time for the right candidate. Talk to us about your preferences!
Key Responsibilities
As a Therapy Assistant, you will:
- Support our clients and their families to achieve their therapy goals with Physiotherapy, OT and Speech programs.
- Further your experience in the fast growing disability sector, whilst receiving ongoing and careful support from our Allied Health Professionals.
- Be a champion for our customers and support them to achieve their goals and independence.
Key Requirements
- Allied Health students currently studying an allied health degree (e.g. SP, OT, DT, PT) living locally, perhaps studying externally - or;
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health - or;
- Equivalent/Relevant experience outside of Allied Health, ie teachers aide, nursing or similar.
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module training.
- Be a highly motivated and caring individual.
- Hold current First Aid and CPR.
- A current drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and scope of practice.
- Capacity to assist in all duties and be confident to do so autonomously.
- A high level of energy & enthusiasm towards the work you do.
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