Team Assistant - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 1010Job Title: Team Assistant - Rural Allied Health Team
Employment Type: Permanent Part-TimeHours per Fortnight: 32
Location: Community Health @ GV Health 121-135 Corio St SheppartonClosing date: 21/06/2024For a confidential conversation please contact: Jenelle GannonAbout GV Health:At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the teamCome and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Allied Health Professionals. You will undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client's independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.The team is an established and progressive multi-disciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.The team works from a new multipurpose community based facility in the CBD of Shepparton with access to fleet vehicles, laptops, smart phones and remote internet access to assist in the delivery of services within home and community settings.About the roleThe Team Assistant (AHA or EN) will work under the direction and supervision of the teams Health Professionals, with a clinical supervisor available to assist in ensuring the successful applicant is competent and confident with tasks.The Team Assistant will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:

• Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home based settings
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
• Work with clients, carers and families to provide exercise, therapy and skill develop programs to improve independence
• Support group programs
• Deliver and safely set-up client equipment and aids
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Undertake a range of non clinical tasks such as supporting fleet maintenance and requirements, quality activities, maintaining equipment inventory and stock take

The role involves 3 main areas which includes the delivery of direct client care, client related administration tasks and non-client administration tasks to assist the efficient functioning of the team.To succeed in the role the Team Assistant will need to have high level organisation skills, ability to plan and schedule time efficiently, an ability to complete a range of clinical and administrative tasks and have very good IT skills. A comprehensive orientation program is provided.We are looking for

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or Enrolled Nurse qualification with AHPRA registration
• Experience working as a Team Assistant directly working with Allied Health professionals to deliver therapy programs and support Allied Health interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision whilst under the direction of Allied Health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
• Be self-motivated with a high level of communication, organisational and time management skills
• NDIS clearance or willing to obtain before commencement

Position Description:Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.