Reference Number: 43363: Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The Role:
- Grade 3 Acute Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
- Fixed Term, Part Time (45.6 hours/fortnight) until 18/03/2025.
An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic
Allied Health Assistant (AHA) -
Grade 3 to join the team at Northern Health.The role is to provide quality patient care under the supervision of Physiotherapists
and Occupational Therapists within the inpatient team at Northern Hospital Epping. It also involves carrying out patient related support activities that promote patient centre care, improve patient flow, and facilitate efficient and effective discharges. The role will include the provision of individual therapy to inpatients and may include group-based therapy. The role will also include undertaking cleaning and maintenance of assistive equipment.
To be successful in this role you will have:- Clinical experience working in an inpatient setting
- Experience working under the direction of a Physiotherapist and or Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrated teamwork and appreciation of multidisciplinary practice
- Understanding of the roles and contributions of different disciplines to patient care and discharge planning
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Possesses self-management skills with an ability to meet timelines and prioritise competing demands
Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For further role information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located within the Position Description below.For a confidential discussion, please contact:Maivili Selvarajah - Physiotherapy Clinical Leader viaT: 8405 8585E:Applications close 12th May 2024.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
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