Allied Health Assistant - Prahran, Australia - Star Health

Star Health

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Prahran, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:

Star Health
Prahran
Employment Type:
PP
Parttime Permanent
Department:
Coordinator
Allied Hlth Prahran
Salary:
Two generous salary packaging options available
Allied Health Assistant

FTE 0.6 Permanent Part Time

Job Reference No VAC1235

Work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Two generous salary sacrificing options
Great locations: South Melbourne, St Kilda and Prahran

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Allied Health Assistant to work in our Community Care Program.

Our Allied Health Assistants work within a multidisciplinary allied health team, providing support across all disciplines, however the role is primarily focused on supporting Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy clients.

The target population includes people with, or at risk of, chronic conditions, people with multiple and complex needs and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Ideally, you will possess:

A professional qualification
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assisting from an accredited Registered Training Organization/RTO or equivalent qualification
Experience working as an Allied Health Assistant or in a related area, including supervising exercise groups and handling aids and

equipment.

Demonstrated ability to working within a team and autonomously to support clients from diverse backgrounds, and with multiple and complex needs.
Excellent knowledge and experience of working in the aged and community sector ,preferably in a Community Health setting.
A clear understanding of and a commitment to the Social Model of Health and Community Health Philosophy.

In return we offer:

Standard tax

- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum)

Great team culture
Make a difference to the most disadvantaged in our community
Family friendly policies.
Work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Rewarding and valuable work

What makes BHN Tick?
**Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.
BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services.

In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

- your values alignment
- your skills and experience in clinical governance
- your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.