Physiotherapist - Bull Creek

Physiotherapist Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging +Super Permanent Full Time Role Bull Creek, WA RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians for nearly 100years. Guided by our values of Respect, Care andHonesty , we’re proud of our heritage, our people,and the impact we make every day. We’re excited to welcome an experienced and compassionate Physiotherapist to our team at AliceRoss-King Care Centre and Gordon Lodge in Bull Creek. In this role, you’ll make a meaningful differenceevery day by supporting the physical and mobility functions of residents and designing and implementing physiotherapyprograms. This role as a Physiotherapist will see you: Develop meaningful relationships with residents ensuring their needs, interests, routines and preferences are respected. Assess the physical and mobility functioning of residents. Plan and implement appropriate treatment and activity programs taking into account resident preferences, medical requirements, input from other health professionals and service policy and procedures. Identify, document and report on resident wellbeing and any change in status ensuring the electronic healthcare management system is updated. Monitor equipment and ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out. Assist in the implementation of therapy programs including group and individual activities. Supervise Therapy Assistants and volunteers who are assisting with the program. Assist in the education and training of all staff in safe manual handling techniques. Communicate with Allied Health and Clinical teams on the outcome of programs for the residents. About the Facilities: The Alice Ross-King Care Centre is a 102-bed Residential Care Centre located on the banks of Lake Howard at RAAFA's Air Force Memorial Estate. The contemporary two-storey care centre maximises natural lighting and capitalises on its serene lakeside location, home to many native birds. The newly refurbished Gordon Lodge is located in the heart of our Air Force Memorial Estate offering uninterrupted views of Lake Howard and surrounded by gardens and streetscapes. This 62-bed Residential Aged Care Centre offers permanent, respite and secure dementia care in the dementia wing known as RoseCottage. Benefits to working with RAAFA: Competitive Rates - RAAFA continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities. Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549. Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts. Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability. Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues. Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends. Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free. Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups. About you: Possess a Bachelor's or Masters in Physiotherapy. Current registration with the Australian Association of Physiotherapists. Awareness of the Australian Association of Physiotherapists legal ethics regarding the scope of responsibility. Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care. Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy and understand their needs. Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problem solving skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks. Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families and staff. Next Steps: Update your resume. Be eligible to work in Australia. Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue). Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations. Click “Apply to this Job”. Join our team today and help enhance our residents’ lives RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date. #J-18808-Ljbffr