Apply now Job no: 505687Work type: CasualLocation: BundabergCategories: Assistants
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking Allied Health Assistants to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis.
The Allied Health Assistant works as a member of a multidisciplinary team by carrying out clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an Allied Health professional. The position supports the delivery of clinical services across the hospital by performing delegated roles within medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards, including administrative support as required.
Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg has been caring for the people of Bundaberg and surrounds since 1946. Our 59‐bed facility is dedicated to supporting our community to live happy and healthy lives. The Allied Health team manages a clinical load including inpatient medical, orthopaedic, surgical, rehabilitation and palliative patients, and is involved in pre‐admission and post‐operative management of elective orthopaedic patients.
* Deliver patient care under the direction of Allied Health professionals, including group and individual sessions
* Contribute to patient records according to organisational guidelines and legal requirements
* Maintain unit equipment and stock, including coordination of purchase and trial of equipment, maintenance of stock levels, cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas, reporting and following up faults
* Assist with personal care, patient handling and transport of patients
About you
* Relevant qualification (i.e. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent) or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.
* Advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, carers and service providers and respond to competing demands.
* Flexibility – able to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day.
* Excellent standard of customer service.
* Demonstrated experience working in a patient environment (with inpatients, day patients, or outpatients).
* Ability to actively participate in a team.
* High level of computer skills.
* Highly competent organisation and time management skills.
Benefits
* Increase your take‐home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry‐leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on‐site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, free on‐site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
* Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not‐for‐Profit Healthcare Team.
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
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