Brightwater have over 100 years of care experience. We are experts in our field, and as one of the country’s largest care providers, we have the resources to innovate, adapt and empower our clients and staff. Our team members find their roles highly fulfilling and rewarding and are constantly looking at ways to support our clients to pursue the dignity of independence – the Brightwater Mission.

To help us achieve our Mission, we are seeking capable and person-centred Therapy Assistants to provide safe and quality care to clients in our state-of-the-art, 128-bed residential aged care facility in Inglewood.

Therapy Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to actively promote choice, control and quality of life for our clients.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our casual pool.

Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• To be suitable for this role, you must possess:
• A Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Extensive experience in clients living with Dementia
• A positive, proactive and a client-focused approach
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of goal directed therapy programs in accordance with their Care Plan in group or individual settings
• Provision of recreational based activities to meet the social and emotional needs of clients
• Contributing to the development of innovative therapy programs to improve the wellbeing of our clients
• Supporting volunteers to enhance the site therapy program
• Contributing to site reporting, accreditation standards and legislative compliance by completing all documentation and reporting incidents

How to Apply:

If you share our values of care, learning, innovation and people then please apply now and submit a current resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through our online portal by 26 December 2024. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.

Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria.

If you require more information, please contact [email protected]

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