AddressPosted: 09/09/2022
Closing Date: 23/09/2022
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Melbourne - Northern Region
Job Category: Occupational Therapy
DPV Health is a leading healthcare services provider operating out of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Our professional staff deliver a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.
At DPV Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, and actively embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. We are passionate about supporting people to lead happy, healthy lives. We are dedicated to working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from migrant or refugee backgrounds. DPV Health is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation; dedicated to the continued support for our LGBTIQ+ community.
Job Description
A little about the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced AHA to join our Occupational Therapy team which covers the Hume and Whittlesea LGAs. Some of the responsibilities for this role include:
- Assisting in the delivery of individualised, quality, treatment, screening and support programs with clients, carers and relevant stakeholders (home, outreach and/or centre based)
- Assisting clinicians in the preparation and running of groups
- Ensuring client file documentation supports the standards for documentation and the quality improvement requirements within the agency
- Maintaining regular, timely and accurate statistical input into relevant client databases
- Ordering, monitoring, delivery and set up of Equipment and Consumables
Example
Providing client-centred care with a high standard of clinical services and expertise to elderly, disability, ATSI and other eligible clients, your_ day to day responsibilities will include_
- Responsibility 1
- Responsibility 2
- Etc.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
- You are suitably qualified (Cert IV in AHA or Higher)
- You have a minimum of 2 years experience in AHA work in Community Health or equivalent
- You have experience working with a variety of client groups that may include culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, aged persons and/or people with a disability
- You have experience in working with Occupational Therapy teams and clients
- You have excellent communication and computer skills
The DPV Health Way
The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
- Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
- Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. We provide discounted fitness and health insurance memberships free, on-site vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.
- Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you’ll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customized content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. A $500 allowance is available per annum, pro-rata for part time colleagues.
- Salary Packaging – part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!
The fine print
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, hold a valid WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Full driver’s license and travel between sites is required
- For a copy of the Position Description please contact peopleandculture@dpvhealth.org.au
If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a progressive and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply and submit a: 1) a covering letter 2) please provide a statement addressing the “Key Selection Criteria” to be considered for the positions.
Applications will close on Friday 23 September 2022.
If you would like more information about this role please contact Luke Dale-Kummer (Occupational Therapy Team leader) luke.dale-kummer@dpvhealth.org.au* or* Priscilla Hedger (Team Leader) priscilla.hedger@dpvhealth.org.au.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
DPV Health is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to #DiscoverDPVHealth.
Job Type: Contract
