Description

Volunteer position - To provide physiotherapy sessions (½ to 1 hr) to Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) clients

Purpose / Objective: The Asylum Seekers Centre’s (ASC) Health Program provides free access to healthcare support, particularly for people without Medicare eligibility. The aim of the program is to reduce the burden faced by people seeking asylum to access essential medical care, as well as connecting and referring people to specialist services in the general community and clinics are managed by ASC’s team of registered nurses.
Commitment Period: Minimum 3 months
Days and hours required: At least once a month, weekdays.
Location: Asylum Seekers Centre, Newtown

Duties & Responsibilities

• To obtain a medical history and assess need of physiotherapy intervention;
• To provide physiotherapy service to clients to improve their physical well being
• To write clinical notes in the clients ‘Best Practice’ clinical file;
• To work within the Health Team to promote wellness in our clients

Selection Criteria

• AHPRA registration
• Experience in working with people from various backgrounds and cultures
• Intermediate computer skills (confidence in using the internet, Google suite and emails)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers
• Flexibility and willingness to take on extra tasks as appropriate
• Ability to adhere to policies concerning code of conduct, boundaries and confidentiality
• Works well within a multidisciplinary team
• Willing to learn to use TIS (translating International Services) as required
• This role is subject to a successful interview

General Conditions
 
All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:

• Adhere to ASC’s vision, purpose and values
• Act at all times per ASC’s Code of Conduct, Boundaries and Child Protection Policies
• Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems
• Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols
• Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
• Support a child safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements and willing to provide NSW police check if requested