AddressAllied Health Assistant - Sunnybank Private Hospital. Full time
We want you to work within our Allied Health team at Sunnybank Private. Do you want to provide clinical and administrative assistance and support to Allied Health Professionals to ensure the delivery of a high quality rehabilitation and acute services?
As an Allied Health Assistant your responsibilities will include:
- Support members of the Allied Health team to provide a high standard of clinical care to patients/families
- Work under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to help clients achieve their rehabilitation goals
- Assist with transfers, mobility and transport of patients
- ADL retraining including showering, dressing, toileting and task retraining activities
- Set up and cleaning of a variety of equipment used for patient care and of environment
- Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives
- Supervise/assist exercise programs devised by the treating Allied Health team
Benefits:
- Support from a diverse range of the Allied Health team
- Monday to Friday, full time position on offer
- Free car parking adjacent to hospital
- Free uniform
- Access to fitness passport
- Support from Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
- Community oriented hospital with high patient satisfaction focus
Sunnybank Private Hospital is a 122 bed facility located on the Southside of Brisbane, offering acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Sunnybank Private Hospital (SPH) is a vibrant and committed hospital that provides a range of coordinated healthcare services designed to deliver and improve the health and well being of the community it serves. It is situated approximately 13 kilometers south of the Brisbane CBD and is the first Private Hospital north of the Gold Coast
Selection Criteria:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, manage time effectively and complete activities
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology roles
- Experience working with or providing care to frail/aged/disabled people in a health care setting or a basic understanding of exercise programs
Applications close: Friday 8th March 2024
For further enquiries: Ben Dixon, Allied Health Manager benjamin.dixon@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
