At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, respect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empowering people. Explore our vision and values here.

ROle Overview:

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works under the supervision of the Allied Health Professional to deliver a therapeutic program to clients that has been designed by the Allied Health Professional. The AHA will follow the therapeutic plan and discuss outcomes and progress against the plan with the Allied Health Professional.

The AHA operates in a community services environment, including individual homes and supporting the group based activity sessions. The AHA is required to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate friendly, caring, and genuine support for consumers, ensuring their well-being.
• Foster therapeutic relationships with consumers to enhance their overall experience.
• Support the delivery of lifestyle and wellness programs to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Prioritise consumer needs, preferences, and goals when delivering services.
• Maintain an accurate equipment register, track allocations, and manage equipment returns efficiently.
• Regularly clean equipment and perform stock takes to ensure availability.
• Identify and promptly report broken equipment, requesting replacements as necessary.
• Communicate sensitively and openly with consumers, their families, advocates, and colleagues, providing prompt and courteous responses to enquiries.
• Understand and address cultural and linguistic differences that may hinder CALD clients' access to appropriate support.
• Escalate all consumer-related issues to a Coordinator, maintain electronic client management systems, and uphold excellent time management while completing tasks efficiently.
• Work as an integral team member of the team and in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Current First Aid Certificate (essential)
• Current SA Drivers Licence (essential)
• Reliable vehicle and comprehensive vehicle insurance (essential)
• Current DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)

Skills & Experience:

• Supporting allied health, fitness or lifestyle community programs
• Working with older people from diverse backgrounds, inclusive of cognitive impairment and/or reduced mobility or function
• Supporting the installation, education and application of equipment as directed by an Allied Health Professional

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see firsthand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• A competitive salary in accordance with experience
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Vanessa Blute, Clinical - Program Manager, Community Home Care, West Lakes, ph. 08 8448 6250.

For further information, a full job description can be located via our website.

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/. 

Our employment screenings include the following dependent on the requirements of the role - National Police Clearance and employment reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now.

UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.