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Form of work• Supportive and friendly team including other AHAs and health professionals
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Inclusive and diverse workplace
• Located in Frankston and surrounding Mornington Peninsula
Who We Are and What We Stand For
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
Our Allied Health Assistants are an essential and valued part of our Occupational Therapy teams across Peninsula Health. You will work closely with the acute occupational therapists to promote excellent clinical care, interventions and discharges.
This role is predominantly based at Frankston Hospital. The caseload will include orthopaedic, neurological and general medicine.
Our AHAs play a significant role in the sourcing and provision of equipment, therapy programs and patient education.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance from an RTO.
• Experience working in acute or sub-acute inpatient setting (student experience included)
• Demonstrated understanding of the goals and priorities of Occupational Therapy within a hospital setting.
• Ability to provide individual therapy and education to patients as prescribed by the occupational therapist.
What Next
Apply Now!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.
Thank you for your interest in this role, Peninsula Health is regularly advertising Allied Health positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
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/
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
