Allied Health Assistant Social Work

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or 3
Social Work

• Support the Social Work team to provide world class patient care
• Support ongoing care of patients in the acute hospital
• Full time role working across City and Royal park campuses

We are looking for a Grade 2 or Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant to join the Social Work team at Royal Melbourne Hospital. This role is integral to the Social Work team and provides support through clinical and administrative tasks. The role is supported by AHA key contact Social Workers, the Social Work team and department Manager.
The Allied Health Assistant aids in patient related and administrative tasks to support coordinated service delivery under supervision from the relevant clinicians. This is an exciting opportunity to provide meaningful support to Social Work service operation and development.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Social Work team consists of over 40 staff members who work across the City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub­acute and community-based services across a range of specialties.
Your new role:

• Provide support to the Social Work team through completion of administrative tasks related to patient services.
• Under the direction and / or supervision of the health professional, assist patients in accessing services, coordinating family meetings and completing application forms.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of departmental records.

About you:

• You have effective communication skills and a passion for patient centred care.
• You are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate sensitivity and confidentiality in your professional behaviours.

Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Career support opportunities to develop your professional networks.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including onsite staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program­ run by our dedicated employees.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for Full Time staff (that’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport.

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
Interested? Apply today!
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applicants are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.
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