Allied Health Assistant

About the role

This is a perfect opportunity to share your details with CPA if you have an interest in joining our group of casual Allied Health Assistants supporting after school sports programs. It is a growing program, with ongoing recruitment. If you have shared your resume here and meet the criteria then you will be notified when vacancies come available. As an AHA you will work with clients and help build their capacity for movement and mobility. You will lead both individual and group programs to participate in athletics, basketball, swimming, football, etc across the local region. You would be supported by the multidisciplinary team of CPA therapists who complete the initial assessments, then it is up to you as the AHA to deliver the sports programs. We also have a number of Para Athletes in the team to work alongside. This role would be ideal for an allied health student, with a passion for sport who is looking for a career in the disability sector, as a hopeful entry way into a long career as a therapist with CPA. The position would involve travelling across various locations where sports programs can be conducted, so some flexibility is essential for the successful applicant. Why Join Us? The chance to work independently and collaboratively, allowing you to make informed decisions that shape the care provided. Work closely with clients as you assist with and/or implement therapy related activities to enhance client outcomes Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth. Joining a close-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working alongside therapists and Para Athletes who are experts in their respective fields.

Requirements

• A current driver's license and your own vehicle
• NDIS Worker Check and Working With Children Check (or ability to attain them)
• Relevent experience in the disability or sports sector
• Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, 3rd or 4th year student of an allied health degree or equivalent experience
• Ready to Join Us?
• To apply, simply select 'Apply' and complete your application. Alternatively, feel free to email rachel.jennings@cerebralpalsy.org.au for more information.
• Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our world-leading team at CPA! Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
• Find out more at CPA's Allied Health page - https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/join-cerebral-palsy-alliances-allied-health-team/
• Important information:
• At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a medium level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here .
• CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles

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Additional Information

Location Hunter, NSW, Australia Allied Health Assistant - Expression of interest Accessible Sports Program Casual shifts available Mon-Thurs from 3pm to 6.30pm At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

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