Therapy Assistant

Ability Action Australia

Wollongong, NSW
Permanent
Part-time

16 days ago
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Company DescriptionWelcome to Ability Action Australia!We are a national therapy services provider. Every day and in many ways, we are here to help NDIS participants – children, adolescents and adults (0-65 years) – get more out of life today! Help us help others to improve their access, development, independence, and overall health and wellbeing, and function.Job DescriptionOur multidisciplinary team covering the Illawarra region and beyond have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring clinician or dedicated Therapy Assistant looking for a permanent position.About the roleThis role entails providing case management support and delivering therapy programs to NDIS participants under the supervision of an allied health professional, ensuring participants can engage more fully in daily tasks.On a daily basis you will be:

Supporting clinicians and participants by streamlining their referrals
Following up with stakeholders to obtain documentation required by the clinician such as standardised assessments, school visit forms, clinical reports
Delivering therapy programs to participants under the direction of an allied health professional
Being responsible for managing an allocated caseload and completing therapeutic processes in a timely manner
Evaluating results of therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating participants progress, and implementing recommended adjustments and modifications

What's in it for you?As you support many, we support you! We offer:

Unlimited learning, development and career growth options through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth;
Essential employee benefits such as an EAP (Employee Assistance Program), generous leave arrangements including purchased leave, paid parental leave program, and more
Investment in your ongoing professional development throughout your career with us including access to regular CPD events and the MedHealth Academy.

About you

Experience delivering Therapy Assistant services preferred but not essential
Administration experience within a health and / or medical environment highly regarded
Experience working in the NDIS sector is desirable but not essential
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs
Excellent time management and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
Driver’s licence and full access to a reliable vehicle

Qualifications

Currently in the 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in occupational therapy or speech pathology, OR have completed a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance AND are midway through completion of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Additional InformationClick on the Apply button OR call Clare Neal via 0436 465 647 OR email via clare.neal@abilityactionaustralia..com.auYou are welcome here.Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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