Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Physiologist 

Cardiff and Scone Permanent Part-time opportunity available – flexible on days depending on candidate’s preference.  Growing multidisciplinary team providing Allied Health services in Residential Care. Well-established and internationally recognised healthcare provider

HammondCare is currently looking for an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support Aged Care Residents across our residential portfolio at our Cardiff and Scone precincts. HammondCare’s residential services are provided across two homes in Cardiff and Scone, both homes provide a dementia specific environment, with Cardiff also providing a Special Dementia Care Program. We have flexibility to offer permanent part-time hours up to 4 days per week, with days to suit the successful candidate.

About the role 

Looking to be part of a visionary, dynamic and supportive team seeking to make a significant difference in the lives of older people and people living with dementia? Wanting to develop and implement innovative individualised and group programs that will promote health ageing, reablement and best practice dementia care? Wanting to share your skills and experience with a great care team eager to learn?

HammondCare is forming an exciting new internal Allied Health Care Team to work in Residential Care. Whilst having the autonomy to work with residents to achieve the best care outcomes, you will also be part of a broader team of in-house Allied Health professionals working alongside and supporting frontline teams.

Together you will deliver resident-centred, evidence-based care in an environment that reduces excess disability, promotes meaningful engagement in life and strives to implement continuous quality improvement consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and international best practice.

Essence of the role

Provision of effective and timely exercise and purposeful movement opportunities to residents and the appropriate support and advice to their representatives and the HammondCare team, at a service level and across residential care, to meet individual needs and preferences. Collaborate closely with residents, their representatives, staff and the broader Allied Health Team to assess functional care needs, set care goals, and provide treatment and interventions to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents. Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a person-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment. Participate in quality improvement projects and continuing professional development.

About you

Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action. A tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with ESSA Practical experience or sound knowledge in Aged Care. A current driver’s license, safe driving record, with a willingness to drive the organisation’s minivan (C class license). Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) Demonstrated organisation and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a MDT.

About us   

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health. 

Benefits   

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including: 

Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family. Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave  14 weeks Paid Parental Leave  Learning and development opportunities

To Apply  

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