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Form of workPosition Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $ 29.60 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ463256
Come and be a part of a dynamic, supportive Occupational Therapy Department at St George Hospital!
We employ a team of Allied Health Assistants to work across a seven day roster, providing essential Occupational Therapy interventions to rehabilitation, neurological, ICU, acute and aged care inpatients. We offer flexibility with rostering, a great work - life - study balance and plenty of support for you to develop your skills and experiences in a hospital setting.
Permanent Part Time positions are available immediately, and a casual staffing pool will also be created from this advertisement.
Job share arrangements will be supported.
Allied Health students are encouraged to apply for this role.
St George Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
Our vision is "Empowering you to live the life you want through creativity, collaboration and choice". We are a supportive department focussed on person centred, compassionate care. We have a strong focus on clinical and leadership skill development, and strive to provide consistent high quality Occupational Therapy services across the campus.
What you'll be doing
Provide support to the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of health care services to patients under the direct, indirect or remote supervision of an Occupational Therapist and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures and standards
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.
A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.
In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
- Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy or a willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
- Current Class C NSW drivers licence (or equivalent)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Makroglou on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 08 February 2024
