AddressCompany description:
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.
Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.
With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.
We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, Allied Health professionals and support staff.
Job description:
• Join our collaborative supportive team environment
• Working with children aged from 0-18 years of age with disabilities who have NDIS plans
• Working in the local communities of Frankston and Mornington
• Classification: Grade 2*
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Position Description
The AHA Grade 2 assists Allied Health professionals in the provision of best practise patient centred care, working in clinic and natural settings (e.g. homes, kinders, parks) to support our participants to achieve their goals. We have developed clear processes so you will be supported to build your skills across Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy intervention techniques for working with individuals and in group programs. Your journey with each participant begins with a joint visit with the clinician and you are given ongoing clinical support. Our AHA's are valued members of our fun, collaborative and supportive team!
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Cert 3 in Allied Health Assistant
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Drivers Licence
• Experience working with children and families
• Experience working in collaborative teams
Essential Criteria-
- Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistants) or equivalent including working towards a relevant Allied Health professional qualification
- Demonstrated capacity of Departments of Health's four key areas of individual therapy, group therapy, communication of participant information, equipment and environment.
- Skills and commitment to working in child-centred and family-focused practices including skills in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families.
- Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the principles of consumer directed care.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Computer skills (intermediate level, or above) in a Windows environment including word processing, data collection and entry, internet and email.
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise duties and best/evidence based practice.
- Holder of a current ‘Working with Children Check', NDIS compliance check and current Victorian Driver's License.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.
Enterprise Barganing Agreement-
*Please refer to salary circular for HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
