Job Description

Ozcare has an exciting permanent part-time opportunity available for an Allied Health Assistant to join our Rockhampton Aged Care at Home team.

Working closely with Allied Health Professionals, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and enhance their wellbeing within their own homes and communities. This rewarding position provides the opportunity to work with a diverse client base across aged care, disability, rehabilitation, reablement, and preventative health services.

Your Role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will support the delivery of therapeutic programs and interventions under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals, helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes and remain safe and independent at home.

Your tasks will include:

• Assisting with the implementation of individualised therapy programs prescribed by Allied Health Professionals
• Supporting clients in their homes to work towards rehabilitation, reablement and wellbeing goals
• Monitoring and reporting client progress, outcomes and responses to therapy interventions
• Assisting with client goal reviews, assessments and evaluations as directed
• Preparing, maintaining and transporting therapy equipment and assistive aids as required
• Recording accurate, timely and comprehensive client documentation and progress notes
• Supporting administrative functions, including appointment scheduling and client records management
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining client confidentiality and compliance with organisational policies, procedures and professional standards

Your Attributes

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people to live independently and achieve their goals.

You have:

• A caring, compassionate and client-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to improving health, wellbeing and quality of life
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A flexible and adaptable approach to meeting client and service needs
• Sound organisational and time-management skills
• A commitment to delivering services in line with quality, safety and compliance standards
• Values that align with Ozcare's commitment to Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Empathy

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family and, in addition to the training, development and support you would expect, you'll also receive:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards and novated leasing
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and client outcomes

Role Requirements

• Candidates with the availability to work Monday, Wednesday, Friday (7:30am - 4:00pm) will be held in high regard.
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting aged care clients and/or people living with disability
• Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within the past 3 years) or willingness to obtain
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and client record systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family, regardless of belief, ethnicity, social background, health status or gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission, values and commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.