AddressThe Role
An opportunity has become available for an Allied Health Assistant (Hospital in the Home) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide a defined range of clinical screening assessments as delegated and allowed by testing guidelines and legislation.
- Provide a defined range of individual treatment plans (either independently or with a team member) as prescribed by the treating Allied Health professional
- Identify and implement changes to the treatment programs following consultation with and approval of the treating therapist.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the full scope of Allied Health Assistance practice.
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- While not mandatory, a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
- Aged Care Check (GCH will cover cost)
- Driver Licence
- Availability to work on weekends and public holidays
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Temporary full time (6 months with the possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $2 548.10 - $2 678.70 per fortnight
About Us
Hospital in the Home (HITH) services provide multi-disciplinary team care which aims to deliver safe, reliable and efficient client and family focused health care services, primarily in community setting including patient homes, workplaces, with some centre-based service delivery. Hospital in the Home services include adult HITH and children's Hospital in the Home (CHITH). Hospital in the Home is a hospital substitution for the GCHHS with the aim of providing medical and nursing care to adults in their home environment for conditions requiring medical and nursing intervention.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC571464
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
