About the role

Our business is expanding to the Northern Beaches. We are now seeking an Allied Health Assistant to work at our Memory Innovations Centre. This centre aims to improve quality of life, wellbeing, and support cognition for older Australians. The programs we run focus on having fun, connecting with others, and stimulating the brain.

You will be responsible for implementing and facilitating group programs, and other related tasks, under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional.

This exciting opportunity is a fixed term contract working initially for 1 day per week (approximately 5 hours) with the opportunity for additional hours as the business expands into Home Care packages. The role is due to commence April 2025.

Requirements

• Cert III in Allied Health or related qualification (completed or currently studying).
• Experience facilitating group exercise programs and catering to clients with dementia.
• Confidence in leading a group while also engaging with each individual member.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be proficient in the use of tablets/iPads apps for use in facilitating programs.
• Confidence to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience in facilitating group programs in aged care
• Physiotherapy or exercise physiology backgrounds are desirable

Culture and Benefits

We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• Additional paid leave day over the Christmas period.
• Be recognised and rewarded at our Hope Awards night
• Baby bonus paid for eligible primary careers

About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

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