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Form of workCalvary Riverina Private Hospital
Allied Health Assistant - Casual
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Opportunity to gain experience and apply clinical support to patients through Allied Health services at Calvary Riverina Hospital
About the role
The Allied Health assistant works with medical, nursing and other allied health specialities to ensure a high quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The Physiotherapy Assistant’s primary purpose is to provide assistance and support to physiotherapists in the provision of effective and efficient physiotherapy services as part of the multidisciplinary team.
This position is casual and involves a 7 day a week coverage within the Rehabilitation Service. Hours of work range across 4-8 hour shifts and may also involve leave coverage
Your main duties will include:
- Provide quality physiotherapy assessments and interventions through client-focused care in line with evidence-based practice
- Monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes of plans and initiate appropriate follow up.
- Maintain clinical notes as per medical documentation standards and policies
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team and family meetings as required
- Liaise with other multi-disciplinary team members ensuring a collaborative approach to care
- Contribute to discharge planning process in order to ensuring safe and timely discharge
- Refer to and liaise with community services ensuring patients are appropriately linked in to necessary support agencies
About you
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Clinical experience in an acute Allied Health team
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner and with all categories of staff
- Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and to delegate appropriately
- Initiative and organisational skills
- High standard of clinical and professional practice
- Excellent teamwork and patient skills
- Effective communication both verbal and written
- Knowledge and understanding of customer service culture in healthcare
- A commitment to high professional standards and ongoing professional development
For further information please contact Greg Bryon (Gregory.Bryon@calvarycare.org.au)
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
