AddressThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity:
Permanent full-time position | Location: Charters Towers
This position offers the successful applicant an opportunity to live and work within one of the most charming Rural communities North Queensland has to offer, with a rich and diverse history – situated perfectly at the gate to Outback Queensland, and close enough to enjoy the coastal offerings. The Allied Health Assistant is a key member of the Charters TowersAllied Health team, working under a delegated model of practice at Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility to achieve consumer-focussed outcomes, and provide targeted interventions to optimise function and improve quality of life.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:
- Experience in a similar Allied Health Assistant role with clinical practice across a range of Disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to work under an Inter-Disciplinary delegated model of practice.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and communication to enhance outcomes for care recipients living in an Aged Care facility.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and under a defined scope of practice, with supervision from a distance.
- Commitment to improving functional outcomes and quality of life in a similar Aged Care environment.
Generous remuneration package value up to $79,737 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range of $2548.10 to $2678.70 p.f. (CA3)
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
- Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Requirements:
- Whilst not mandatory, possession of a Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant, or experience in a similar role would be highly desirable.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Charters Towers is a surprising pleasure and a delight to live in and visit. Take a step back in time and discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville. Driving through the streets of Charters Towers is like viewing a living montage of Australian history and heritage.
Discover all Charters Towers has to offer!
Contact: Claire Hession on 07 4433 4***.
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 6 June 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
