Physiotherapy Assistants

Job description

The Role The role of a Physiotherapist Assistant in aged care is to build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible providing mobility and exercise programs and perform delegated resident treatment plans, under the direction and supervision of the Physiotherapist and in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and framework of Amana Living. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Amana Living’s award winning model of care and be committed to making a real difference to residents' quality of life. This role is offered on a casual basis from our SOR Sites Key responsibilities: - Plan and organise therapeutic activities under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist, Manager and or Registered Nurse. - Prepares and conducts resident activities correctly and safely - Maintain records, statistics and progress notes as required by the Physiotherapist. - Observes residents’ responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to Physiotherapist and/or Registered Nurse - Contributes information to resident assessment and personal care evaluation - Assists with mobilising and transferring residents – moving from place to place and p...