Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy)
Permanent Part-time 12hrs/week
Healthscope - Hunter Valley Private Hospital

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. We are an independent 83 bed facility with a 5 theatre Operating Suite providing medical (geriatric and palliation), rehabilitation and surgical services. We are committed to providing a workplace culture that respects, supports and rewards staff members. Hunter Valley Private Hospital is accredited by the ACHS and has a dedicated focus on providing quality healthcare to our patients.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Allied Health Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy team on a permanent part-time basis. You will be tasked with implementing group activities under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist with adult inpatient and outpatients. The role also involves providing administrative assistance, individual cognitive therapy and physical therapy to assist the OT team with the daily management of our caseload. As an Allied Health Assistant, your responsibilities will include

• Support members of the Allied Health team to provide high standard of clinical care to patients/families
• Work under the direct supervision of Occupational Therapists to help patients achieve their goals
• Adhere to Healthscope and site policies and procedures
• Contribute to efficient and effective running of the department
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and occupational health and safety
• Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times
  

Essential Criteria

• Experience in the role of a rehabilitation Allied Health Assistant
• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy)
  

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role in a rehabilitation setting
• English proficiency both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
  

Employee Benefits:
Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!

• Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
• OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
• Variety of leave options
• Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership
  

Applications close: 30 April 2024
For further enquiries:
Katrina Morey, Senior Occupational Therapist (Mon-Wed) 02 4944 3713
Georgina Makaroff, Senior Occupational Therapist (Wed-Fri) 02 4944 3713
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.