Become the Physiotherapy Team Lead at St Basil's Homes (SA), a passionate and forward-thinking aged care provider.About the Company:St Basil’s Homes (SA) is passionate about transforming the Aged Care industry, focusing on making everyday count for its residents and families. We believe that all people are entitled to high-quality aged care. We're committed to providing a great work environment, acknowledging excellence, and offering plenty of opportunities to progress your career with ongoing education and training.About the Opportunity:Become the Physiotherapy Team Lead at St Basil's Homes (SA), a passionate and forward-thinking aged care provider committed to transforming the industry and delivering exceptional care to residents in accordance with contemporary residential aged care practice and that complies with the requirements of Accreditation under the Aged Care Act and of the Australian National Aged Care Classification Funding Model (AN-ACC). The Team Lead is responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership through consultation and liaison with physiotherapy colleagues and the larger clinical team within St Basil’s Homes (SA) as well as other internal and external allied health professionals. This role works closely with General Managers, Clinical Care Coordinators, and other clinical team members at each site to optimise clinical outcomes for residents of St Basil’s Homes (SA). This role will require you to work across both our Croydon Park and St Peters sites on a rotating roster.Highlights of the Role:Provide high-quality physiotherapy services for St Basil’s Homes (SA).Guide and supervise physiotherapist team members, allied health assistants, care staff, and students in care practices to achieve optimum resident outcomes.Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments of residents on admission and as necessary.Evaluate the needs of each resident through the process of clinical reasoning to develop individualised care plans to optimise the resident’s mobility and dexterity.Reassess each resident regularly and as referred by the clinical team to ensure that their care plan is accurate.Deliver resident care in accordance with current professional and ethical standards, evidence-based practice, relevant legislation, and common law.Demonstrate a high level of skill in the use of treatment techniques as appropriate for older people.Develop a manual handling program for staff and undertake staff manual handling assessments as required.Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with professional standards and information systems provided by St Basil’s Homes (SA) to ensure accreditation compliance is met.Monitor and coordinate resources (equipment, staff, etc.) and provide support and education to ensure service delivery is in accordance with the care plans.Preferred Requirements:Demonstrated experience in a similar team lead or supervisory role within a physiotherapy or allied health setting.Strong clinical expertise and a deep understanding of contemporary residential aged care practice.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.Current registration with the Australian Health and Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).A current National Police Clearance (or willingness to apply).If you want to be part of our team and are passionate about aged care, please apply with a resume and letter outlining your relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
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