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Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital
St John of God Midland Hospital are currently seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our team in a fixed term part time capacity working 38 hours per fortnight. In this position you will be required to provide clinical and administrative support to physiotherapists, occupational therapists, other therapy and nursing staff as required.
The Position
* Provide clinical assistance to the physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing and other health care professionals as required.
* Actively monitor the environment and implement safe work practices to ensure patient and staff safety.
* Participate in staff education programs as required.
* Involvement with research as appropriate.
* Comply with hospital and department policies and procedures.
* Supervise and assist patients in exercise routines, gait activities and daily living activities as directed by the treating allied health care professional.
* Assist with patient treatment as required.
* Assist with patient transfers, dressing and showering in hydrotherapy (if applicable).
* Identify client circumstances that need additional input from the Allied Health Professional and communicate this in clinical handover.
* Be aware of contraindications, precautions and hazards relating to specific patient management.
* Ensure that infection control procedures are strictly adhered to in all areas.
* Report all hazards regarding patients promptly to the treating allied health caregiver or Nurse Unit Manager.
* Assist with patient portering as required.
* Document client progress and maintain clinical documentation as required.
* Ensure adequate levels of all stock items are maintained.
* Provide administrative support to department staff as requested.
* Provide administrative support to hospital staff as requested by Department Manager
Position Requirements
You will hold a Certificate III Allied Health Assistance, or suitable experience in a similar position or currently completing tertiary studies in an Allied Health discipline and have the ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures.
To succeed you hold the ability and commitment to maintaining confidentiality as well as highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to others in a sensitive and professional manner. Well-developed organisational skills, with an ability to manage your own workflow and cope with competing demands is essential.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
* Salary: $68,939 to $74, 417 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
* A fixed term full time position working 38 hours per fortnight
* Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
* We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
* Free on-site parking
* Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
* Innovative Professional Development opportunities
* A welcoming and supportive culture
* A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements
For enquiries contact Jenni French, Occupational Therapist Manager, on (08) 9462 4329.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
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