Allied Health Assistant - Hobart

at  Plena Healthcare

WHO WE ARE:

Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community and Disability industry, with over 20 years’ experience. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do.
We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.

• Responsible for assisting to deliver all physiotherapy services in accordance with the Plena Healthcare operating procedures and policies.
• Responsible for servicing RAC clients in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals treatment plan
• Under direction of the physiotherapists / occupational therapists you may be required to, Transport residents to and from the therapy gym area / their appointments,
• Set up and pack away the physiotherapy gym, including cleaning both the area and equipment
• Collect referrals and any other administrative tasks as guided by the physiotherapists
• Order prescribed equipment
• Run exercise groups / programs
• Support initiatives to meet client / contract expectations
• Consult with the physiotherapist / occupational therapist in relation to adaptations/ changes/ progressions of treatment plans for clients as appropriate
• Participate in mentoring, supervision and appraisals in line with Plena Healthcare’s policy and procedure