About the role

Our Senior's division is expanding across Sydney and the Central Coast. We are now seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to work autonomously at group exercise programs to assist our Senior’s to improve quality of their life, and wellbeing.

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience facilitating group exercise programs under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional.

The opportunity will be approx. 10 hours per week over two days primarily based at Waitara with the ability to work at other locations as required. As our services keep growing, there is the possibility of providing at home services in the future.

What your day may look like:

• Achieve Goals Together: Facilitate a gentle exercise program for up to 12 participants within a group setting considering the diverse health requirements of each participant under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional.
• Stay Informed: Know participants' profiles, what they can and cannot do, and always being aware of the unknown.
• Positive Engagement: Interact positively with participants, families, carers, stakeholders and other team members.
• Care with Heart: Ensuring your own safety when setting up a room, as you will need to be able to move chairs and tables. Assist with other duties when required, teamwork makes the difference for our participants and for the greater team.
• Community Connection: Be confident when leading a group and engage with each other using compassion, respect and positivity.

About you:

• Completed a Certificate III in Allied Health or related qualification.
• Willingness to undergo a national criminal history check or have a NDIS worker check.
• Have a NSW unrestricted driver's license and a registered and insured motor vehicle.
• Physiotherapy or exercise physiology backgrounds are desirable.
• Experience in facilitating group programs in aged care.

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.
• Bupa Corporate Health discount.
• 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 CatholicCare:

We are a leading not-for-profit organisation providing vital community services across the Northern Sydney, Central Coast and Northern Beaches regions. With a mission to strengthen individuals, families and communities, CatholicCare offers a wide range of supports including family services, disability and aged care programs, housing assistance and mental health support. Rooted in compassion and inclusion, we are committed to delivering high quality care that fosters wellbeing and resilience.

You do not need to be Catholic, or of any faith to work for us. What unites us as workers are our values of compassion, courage, excellence, respect and social justice.

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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