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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ488910
Rehabilitation Assistant
Hunter Brain Injury Service (HBIS)
About the role:
Under the supervision of Allied Health Clinicians, you will provide supervision and assistance to clients staying in the transition living unit during rostered shifts (day, afternoon or night shift) from Monday to Friday.
This position aims to maximise the physical, social, communication, cognitive and independent living skills of the clients by:
- Assisting / supervising with personal care, activities of daily living and leisure as required.
- Assisting / supervising with therapy programs prepared by Allied Health Clinicians.
- Assisting / supervising with community access including accompanying clients to appointments or community-based activities.
- Supervising the self-administering of client medications, preparation of meals and laundering.
- Providing relevant and timely feedback to clinicians regarding a client’s rehabilitation progress.
- Participating in staff meetings, in-services and case review meetings and documenting shift summaries.
Where you’ll be working:
- The Hunter Brain Injury Service is 1 of 15 state-wide specialist rehabilitation services for adult clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
- The service located in Bar Beach, Newcastle provides a mixture of outpatient, outreach, and community residential care (5 overnight beds Monday to Friday only) within easy walking distance to the beach, shops, cafes and public transport.
- The multidisciplinary team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Neuropsychologists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologist, Rehabilitation Assistants, Administration and Housekeeping staff. There is also a visiting Rehabilitation Medical Specialist and a Neuropsychiatrist.
- To learn more about the service, watch https://vimeo.com/200598382
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
- 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.
- In this role you will be supported by your colleagues and line manager during your shifts and linked in with a buddy during your orientation and training.
- Access is provided to statewide resources and training to increase your skill and knowledge to support clients and their respective others.
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 display resilience and courage by being open to new ideas and willing to accept and commit to change.
- You will behave in an honest, ethical, and professional way.
- You will show drive, motivation and commitment to completing assigned work activities.
- You will look for opportunities to learn and develop whilst actively seeking and reflecting on feedback from colleagues and managers.
- You will demonstrate inclusive behaviour and show respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives whilst being aware of your own personal values and biases that may affect others.
- You will modify communication, actively listen to others, and respond with understanding and respect.
- You will work as a supportive and cooperative team member.
- You will respond to conflict by finding solutions that contribute to positive outcomes.
Additional information:
- Applicants must be able to participate in 24 hour 5 days a week roster consisting of morning, afternoon, and an awake overnight shift.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
Salary Packaging:
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