Massage Therapist - Albany

Delivered by dedicated volunteers, the program operates by appointment from our regional supportive care centres in Mandurah and Albany.

The centres offer a range of supportive care services and programs that help lessen the impact of cancer within the community while raising awareness of cancer support and prevention throughout regional Western Australia.

Great Southern Hub Albany is currently seeking a qualified Massage Therapist to administer Cancer Council WA approved therapy.

This is an ideal volunteer role for someone with the skills and motivation to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

The Role

Under the guidance of the Cancer Support Coordinator, you will:

• Comply with Cancer Council WA's Complementary Therapy policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Obtain and maintain informed consent and complete all required client documentation prior to treatment.
• Maintain accurate client records and complete required activity reporting.
• Maintain and respect client wellbeing, rights, privacy, dignity and confidentiality in accordance with organisational policies.
• Participate in orientation, ongoing education, supervision and peer support activities as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the complementary therapy program as directed by the supervising staff member.

Requirements:

Essential

• Diploma of Remedial Massage (or equivalent qualification recognised by Cancer Council WA), including training relevant to working with people with chronic or complex health conditions.
• Eligible for, or current membership of, a recognised professional massage association.
• Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance (where applicable).
• Demonstrated experience providing safe, client-centred massage therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable

• Experience working with people affected by cancer, chronic illness or palliative care.
• Additional training in oncology massage or massage for people with complex health conditions.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working or volunteering within a health, community or not-for-profit setting.

General attributes:

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Respect for diversity
• Positive attitude to the workplace

Why Volunteer With Us?

This role is ideal for someone with the skills and motivation to provide supportive care to cancer patients, their families and carers.

As a Cancer Council WA volunteer, you will be joining our team in the fight against cancer and making a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.

Inclusion Statement

Cancer Council WA is committed to reconciliation and equity.

 With an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and a commitment to Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.