At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver manual handling training to aged-care staff and promote safe work practices.
- Company: Guide Healthcare, dedicated to enhancing aged-care services.
- Benefits: Flexible contractor or casual work with ongoing monthly opportunities.
- Other info: Travel across regional NSW and support person-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in aged-care while using your physiotherapy skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary-qualified Physiotherapist with AHPRA registration and training experience.
The predicted salary is between 46.8 - 57.2 $ per hour.
- Physiotherapist - Manual Handling Trainer (Aged Care)
- Physiotherapist – Manual Handling Trainer
- | Contractor / Casual
Guide Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to deliver manual handling training within residential aged-care facilities on behalf of one of our client providers across regional NSW.
This is an opportunity for a clinician looking for flexible contractor or casual work, with training delivered on a monthly basis under an ongoing arrangement.
We are particularly interested in connecting with physiotherapists based in or around Wagga Wagga who are comfortable travelling to nearby regional locations to support aged-care teams in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care.
Locations requiring support
We are seeking coverage across the following regional NSW locations
- Wagga Wagga and surrounding Riverina region
- Deniliquin NSW 2710
- Leeton NSW 2705
- Cootamundra NSW 2590
Additional opportunities may be available in Parkes, Lavington and Corowa, depending on your location and availability.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver manual handling training to residential aged-care staff on a monthly basis.
- Provide practical guidance on safe resident transfers, mobility assistance and positioning.
- Promote safe work practices, injury prevention and appropriate manual handling techniques.
- Support aged-care teams to maintain resident safety, dignity and quality of care.
- Adapt training to the needs of staff and residents within each facility.
About you
- Tertiary-qualified Physiotherapist with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration.
- Experience in residential aged care, rehabilitation, manual handling or a similar clinical setting.
- Confident delivering practical training and communicating with multidisciplinary care teams.
- Able to work independently and travel to relevant facilities as required.
- Available to deliver training monthly, with flexibility to work on a contractor or casual basis.
Why work with Guide Healthcare?
- Flexible contractor or casual engagement opportunities.
- Ongoing monthly work through an established client arrangement.
- Opportunity to apply your clinical expertise beyond traditional treatment sessions.
- The chance to support safe, person-centred care across residential aged-care communities.
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Physiotherapist – Manual Handling Trainer in Wagga Wagga employer: Guide Healthcare PTY LTD.
At Guide Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the North Sydney region, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional growth and employee well-being. With benefits like an attractive salary, additional annual leave, and structured professional development opportunities, our team of dedicated Physiotherapists enjoys a supportive environment where creativity and fun are encouraged. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
