Allied Health Assistant

About the role The main objective of this role is to offer clinical support under the supervision of an Allied Health Clinician. This is a casual position located in Horsham. Responsibilities include delivering basic and standard interventions deemed clinically suitable by an Allied Health Clinician. Additionally, tasks such as cleaning, stocking, and ordering supplies for Allied Health may also be part of the role.
Skills and experience Essential:
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated organisational skills, including an ability to plan, set and prioritise workloads with tight deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired client outcomes
Experience with computer systems including Microsoft Office
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Desirable:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Experience in the aged care, rehabilitation, or care-provision setting
Culture & Benefits At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
Staff rewards and recognition programs
Professional development and education programs
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive orientation program
Flexible rostering
Opportunities for career progression
Free parking
About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, Allied Health, aged care and support services.
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
How to apply Click APPLY or contact Megan Byrne, Deputy Manager - Allied Health Assistants (West), on 0477 365 859 for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
Selection Criteria
Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
Essential : The successful candidate must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). Please advise if you currently hold an employee WWCC, if not are you willing to undergo one?
Essential : Do you have a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance? Please provide details.