Physiotherapist - (Bull Creek, Merriwa & Mandurah)

Physiotherapist - Bull Creek, Merriwa & Meadow Springs (Mandurah)

RAAFA WA Part-time Northern Borders Region

Permanent Part Time Roles Salary packaging + Super

With opportunities at all our RAAFA locations, this role as a Physiotherapist will make a meaningful difference every day by supporting the physical and mobility functions of residents and designing and implementing physiotherapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with residents ensuring their needs, interests, routines and preferences are respected.
• Assess the physical and mobility functioning of residents.
• Plan and implement appropriate treatment and activity programs taking into account resident preferences, medical requirements, input from other health professionals and service policy and procedures.
• Identify, document and report on resident wellbeing and any change in status ensuring the electronic healthcare management system is updated.
• Monitor equipment and ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out.
• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and volunteers who are assisting with the program.
• Assist in the education and training of all staff in safe manual handling techniques.
• Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on the outcome of programs for the residents.

About You

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master's in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Australian Association of Physiotherapists.
• Awareness of the Australian Association of Physiotherapists legal ethics regarding the scope of responsibility.
• Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy and understand their needs.
• Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families and staff.

About Us

Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built on foundations of care and support, core values that still stand strong throughout all our services today. The core values of Respect, Care and Honesty underpin who we are, our behaviours and how we operate, The RAAFA Way. We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a real impact to the lives of those we care for every single day. We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Living services are connected and offer a continuum of care to people living across our seven large retirement living estates. Whether it's one of our residential aged care homes or our in-home care services provider, RAAFA Home Care, we are in the business of people looking after people.

With opportunities at all our locations to join a growing Allied Health team, there has never been a better time to join RAAFA. Join our teams today and make a real difference to our residents' lives.

What You Need To Do

• Update your resume
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue) or willing to obtain one
• Be up to date with your Flu vaccinations
• Click "Apply to this Job"

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RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.