Job Details
* Permanent ongoing
* 80 hours per f/n (1.0EFT)
* Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2
* Located at Caulfield Hospital
* Be part of supportive team focused on growth and development
* Great staff benefits: 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
The Department
Alfred Health – Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.
Benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include:
* The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge. Caseload areas include patients with spinal, neurological conditions, burns, older‐aged rehabilitation, and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
* Access to regularly scheduled professional development opportunities and cross‐campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
* A commitment to developing your clinical, non‐clinical and student education skills with a focus on promoting personal development.
* Providing an opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
* A focus on work‐life balance and employee well‐being with access to formal employee support programmes.
The Role
The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in this role will work closely with Occupational Therapy staff to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets each client's identified therapeutic goals. These roles will be based across different clinical areas within the sub‐acute inpatient streams at Caulfield Hospital.
The position is primarily responsible for the implementation of individual and group interventions and/or therapy programmes, as delegated by the treating Occupational Therapist. The successful applicant will also work with patients to increase functional abilities in areas such as personal care, meal preparation sessions, and community access. This role includes executing suitable therapeutic activities and plans to progress client independence within defined goals.
The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Occupational Therapy Service.
Skills and Qualifications Required
* Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, or
* Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):
* Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
* Certificate‐level qualification in a relevant health‐related field
* Overseas‐trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
* Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed one year of study at minimum.
Staff Benefits
* Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
* Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre‐tax (subject to availability)
* Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
* Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre‐tax memberships)
* Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
Other Information
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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