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Allied Health Assistant

Northcott
Mungindi, NSW
A$41.40 p/h + super + salary pack
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Casual
On-site

Posted 26 days ago


Are you an Allied Health student, perhaps studying externally, living locally looking for some real world paid experience in delivering therapy programs? or a fully qualified AHA ready to further your experience?

About the position
As a Therapy Assistant at Northcott you will deliver therapy programs to our clients under instruction and guidance of a qualified Allied Health Professional. 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 Mungindi and surrounds. You will receive regular support from our Therapists in person and also remotely. This is a casual position, based in the community. Initially 10 hours per week are available, however the hours on offer are envisaged to grow based on your capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support our clients and their families to achieve their therapy goals with delivery of therapy 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 IV in Allied Health, - or;
• Fully qualified and/or experienced Allied Health Assistant (min Cert III).
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Childrens Check and QLD Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module training.
• Hold current First Aid and CPR.
• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected] .

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About Northcott

Seven Hills, NSW, Australia
Community Services & Development
1001-5000 employees

Northcott is a not-for-profit disability service provider that works with customers to realise their potential.

As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations, we provide services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW and the ACT. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.

A registered NDIS provider, we employ over 2000 staff and provide empowering, personalised services to over 13,500 people with disability, their families and carers each year.

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