Address Job Description:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and supportive team environment
Permanent position, 0.9 FTE
About the RoleThe Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will be responsible for clinical support and administrative assistance to Complex Care Services and ALERT. Working under supervision, the AHA will provide intervention in the clients own home environment, within the hospital setting and/or in the community. The AHA will predominantly work with Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to assist them to support client care plans. The AHA will provide delegated individual client sessions, assist with joint client sessions, undertake administrative and supportive tasks.
The AHA will work under direction and supervision of Allied Health professionals to support the delivery of high quality care for clients with chronic diseases and complex care needs.
The role involves direct and indirect clinical care, maintaining an active caseload and supporting clients to develop self-management skills in relation to their health and wellbeing and progressing the plan of care.
Under direction of a clinician, undertake sourcing of client aids and equipment. Provision of aids and equipment and review of client satisfaction with aids and equipment.
The AHA will play an important role in the non-clinical aspects to client care and service delivery. This includes administrative tasks and utilising IT systems to ensure the daily operations of CCS and ALERT.
Classifications for this position will range from classification range IN30 ($ 64,464 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent).
Minimum of 3 years of experience as Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant
Drivers License
Willingness to provide services in a variety of locations including in the patients’ homes, local communities and within the hospital environment.
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About Health Independence Program and Health Care for HomelessThis position is part of the Health Independence Program (HIP) and the Healthcare for the Homeless Directorates. The intent of these directorates is to deliver improved outcomes for clients and to support hospital demand management and flow, through delivering integrated and coordinated care to clients across the hospital and community interface, reducing duplication and fragmentation of services and ensuring client centred care planning.
Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Review the following documents:
JR136009_CCS Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 PD.pdf
Contact Details:Clinical Coordinator Chronic Disease, Melynda Turner, 0447 153 ***, **************@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Occupational Therapist G3, Jakhana Day, 0437 063 ***, ***********@svha.org.auClosing Date:29 April 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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