About the role The purpose of this role is to assist in the provision of community-based multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services, through participation in specified clinical activities, therapy programs and resource management under the direction of clinical staff within the Community Based Rehabilitation Team.
The position aims to assist in the rehabilitation and enhancement of clients' functional capacity and care needs in order to promote, maintain, and improve their health, functional ability and quality of life.
About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, as outlined below.
Participate in information gathering for assessment under the guidance of treating health professional, including independent administration of screening tools (e.g. 6 minute walk test).
Provide effective Clinical Assistant support to the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social worker and Leisure Therapist by providing therapies delegated by the professional staff member in accordance with the care plan Work with clients, their families and carers to carry out functional daily activities identified in the client's rehabilitation plan and support community access.
Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to *****% and access to salary packaging