Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health AssistantNewcastle Community Health Service

About the role: 

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) is part of an integrated, multidisciplinary Allied Health Team to improve the patient experience by providing assistance and support to Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in the provision of clinical and therapeutic services' services to Children, Young People and Families. The AHA will work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team and research team, under the direction and supervision of a qualified Allied Health Professional, to facilitate client/patient/consumer care by providing clinical and administrative support.

As our AHA you will provide support to the HNEkidsRehab Department and EPIC-CP team to provide an integrated, coordinated, and family-centred approach to care for patients and their families. 
You will optimise care, by assisting families with practical tasks related to their child’s disability and health. HNEkidsRehab are leading a research project “EPIC-CP: a pilot clinical trial of social prescribing for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and their parents/caregivers” in partnership with the University of Sydney, University of NSW, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, and Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick.

In this role, you will organize and coordinate various administrative and patient-related activities. This includes supporting patients and families in completing applications for services and benefits, providing practical advice and support, and working under the direction of Social Workers within the team. The position involves frequent interactions with patients and their families both in the hospital and over the phone.

Where you’ll be working: 

• Newcastle Community Health Service is right in the heart of the lively city of Newcastle blessed with amazing beach vibes.
• You will become part of an exceptional team where each member brings unique strengths and experiences, but what really sets us apart is how well we work together. We're like a close-knit family, always supporting each other and collaborating to give our patients the best care possible.

Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Career Development opportunity.
• The AHA will have access to EPIC-CP training package to facilitate professional development.

Requirements:Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance OR commitment to complete Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 years.
• To meet the requirements for Level 2: demonstrated experience working as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 for a period of 12 months or more and / or Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification). If applicant is unable to demonstrate these requirements, applicant will commence service at Level 1. If applicant has completed a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, they will be classified as an Allied Health Assistant Level 3.
• Current first aid certificate.

About you:

• You will demonstrate resilience and courage by embracing new ideas and committing to change.
• You will act with honesty, ethics, and professionalism.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Information for Applicants:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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