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Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant

Words Made Alive Pty LtdAustralia
4 days ago
Job description

Make a difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families. We are looking for a passionate therapist to join our community based Early Intervention Team at Inner East / South East Melbourne, Victoria where you would be the allied health assistant and part of a growing

  • interdisciplinary team
  • with other speech therapists, and Early Childhood Therapists.

Words Made Alive Services is committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children 0-9 years of age and their families. We prioritize in building a

  • fantastic team culture
  • and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.
  • You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organization that

  • values your growth, passion and skills
  • Benefits
  • Words Made Alive is an organization serving children and families across Inner and Southeast Melbourne in a family-centered and evidence-based approach to care. We offer you the chance to start as a therapist in a small practice with lots of support and room to hone your skills.

    You have the opportunity for

  • flexible working hours
  • offering permanent part-time or permanent full-time contracts.
  • Your Role
  • You will provide early intervention and therapy services at home visits to support children and families to maximize their independence and participation. You will implement therapy based on an individual's sensory, cognitive and physical needs in collaboration with the individuals, families, therapists, and relevant others. This includes :

  • Providing therapy / interventions to clients and families that match evidence-based practice to individual / family goals, values and preferences for service provision.
  • Reviewing progress formally in collaboration with clients, families, and therapists to celebrate achievement, obtain feedback on services provided and set new priorities.
  • Providing therapy interventions and supports in collaboration with others, particularly parent coaching and everyday routines and activities-based therapy
  • Providing evidence informed therapy services to clients and NDIS participants building on family / client strengths, needs and priorities.
  • Support inclusion and participation for clients in community activities of their choice.
  • Ensure a focus on continuous improvement through regular evaluation, training and review.
  • What do you need to join?
  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant qulaification in OT or SP
  • Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families!
  • Possess the ability to provide support to children, young people and parents;
  • Compliance - Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 vaccination certificate or exemption, Driver's License & Vehicle.
  • Don't miss your chance to be part of a growing organization committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families.

  • Job Types
  • Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Subcontract, Casual, Contract
  • Contract length : 12 months

    Pay : $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

    Schedule :

  • Morning shift
  • Experience
  • Occupational therapy : 1 year (required)
  • Work Authorisation :

  • Australia (required)
  • Willingness to travel :

  • 100% (required)
  • Work Location : In person

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