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Form of workAlfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Fixed Term Position until December 2024
Part-Time at 12 hours per fortnight
Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or 3 Classification (IN29-IN30)
Alfred Health Sites
The Department
The Alfred Health Podiatry Service provides acute and subacute foot care to patients with high-risk foot problems, including ulceration, infection, Charcot foot and acute wounds. The service includes outpatient and inpatient treatments with a strong focus on wound management and comprehensive case management. The Podiatry staff work in collaboration with many other hospital departments to provide patient care of the highest standard and take pride in maintaining treatments in line with the latest evidence-based practice. There is a strong focus on continuing professional development for all staff and research is encouraged.
The Position Summary
The Allied Health Assistant is responsible for working within the Podiatry Service at Alfred and Caulfield hospitals to assist therapists in the provision of best practice patient-centred care and support the smooth operation of the Podiatry department through clinical and non-clinical duties.
The AHA is to perform work of a general nature under the direction of Allied Health professionals including, but not limited to, the following;
- Manage appointments on scheduling for new and return patients
- Screen patients via phone or SMS before visits to ensure they are safe/able to attend
- Assist patients into clinics, assist with shoe and dressing removal if needed
- Provide basic toenail-cutting services on the wards as referred by the podiatrists
- Assist with triage of inpatient referrals via clinical photography on the wards
- Podiatry instrument processing and auditing
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV (Podiatry certification) or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in acute health settings
- General nail-cutting experience
- Experience in general administrative duties
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Discounted Health Insurance and well-being benefits
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Close to shops and public transport
For further inquiries, please contact Liz Perry, Podiatry Manager on 0407 376 680
Applications close Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
