This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Therapy Assistant to join our Madeley site on a permanent part-time basis. The successful candidate will be offered a permanent part-time contract for 30 hours per fortnight and work 3pm to 8pm on Monday, Thursday and Friday each week. To be considered for this role you must be available to work these three shifts every week. *Afternoon penalty pay rates apply to these shifts*

Whilst working as a Therapy Assistant you will be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team and provide assistance in all aspects of day-to-day care and individualised therapy, lifestyle and leisure programs. This role focuses on creating meaningful experiences, ensuring each day is the best it can be for our clients by promoting engagement, connection, and well-being.

The successful candidate will be working at our Madeley site; a 110 bed facility with dementia specific care and non-dementia specific care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience working as a Therapy Assistant, specifically supporting individuals with dementia.

To be suitable for this role, you must possess:

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards)
• Experience working as a Therapy Assistant and with dementia specific care
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• A positive, proactive and client focused approach
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Western Australian Driver’s licence

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of goal directed therapy programs in accordance with Care Plan in group or individual settings
• Provision of recreational based activities to meet social and emotional needs
• Contribute to the development of innovative therapy programs to improve wellbeing
• Support volunteers to enhance the site therapy program
• Contribute to site reporting, accreditation standards and legislative compliance by completing all documentation and reporting incidents

Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

How to Apply:

If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties.

Please contact Recruitment Officer Peta on 0468 636 804 should you require any more information.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert once the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications will be considered for similar future vacancies within the Brightwater team. **EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**

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