- Permanent Ongoing Role
- Full-time at 80 hours/fortnight with monthly ADO
- Allied Health Assistant Grade 2/3 (IN29/30), dependent on experience
- Caulfield Hospital Location
- Great Staff Benefits
- Assisting the physiotherapist with assessment and treatment, whether in an individual or group setting.
- Providing exercise, mobility and activity programs as prescribed by the physiotherapist.
- The delivery of equipment and the completion of the associated paperwork as prescribed by the health professional.
- The coordination and organisation of services upon discharge as prescribed by the physiotherapist.
- Administrative duties that assist the physiotherapist such as the entering of statistics, and the ordering and stocking of equipment.
- Certificate III or higher qualification as an Allied Health Assistant, Registered Nurse, Certified Fitness Instructor or Personal Care
- Diploma, Associate Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant health science area as determined by the Manager
- Certificate courses in a relevant health science area as determined by the Manager
- Overseas Allied Health Qualifications – minimum qualification is a completed diploma in a recognised discipline
- Allied Health undergraduate student in relevant discipline having completed a minimum of one year of study
- Previous experience within a hospital setting or working with a multidisciplinary health team
- Clinical experience in Rehabilitation and Aged Care
- Previous Supervisory responsibility of an area and/or staff members
- Experience assisting Allied Health Professionals
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
- Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
- Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
Allied Health Assistant - Caulfield, Australia - Alfred Health
Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
The Department
Alfred Health's Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.
The physiotherapy service at Caulfield Hospital provides an extensive range of inpatient and ambulatory services in the areas of rehabilitation, aged care and residential care services. The physiotherapy service provides subacute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: neurology, non-traumatic spinal cord injury, orthopaedics, amputees, burns, complex regional pain, cardiac rehabilitation, aged care, transitional care and aged psychiatry. The physiotherapy department is organised into functional streams: Neurological Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Health of Older Persons (HOP) and ABI.
Position Summary
The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) (Physiotherapy - CH) is located at Caulfield Hospital and is one of several AHA positions within the Physiotherapy department. This position will provide key support to the musculoskeletal and spinal rehabilitation teams. Some support in our home-based rehabilitation services, or other Caulfield streams may also be required at times. The overall objective of the position is to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups as directed by the physiotherapist with which they work, in this case across the entire physiotherapy service.
Primarily the AHA (Physiotherapy - CH) will assist the physiotherapist through the completion of tasks such as:
The AHA (Physiotherapy - CH) works closely with the physiotherapy and other multidisciplinary team members to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each client's identified therapeutic goals. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and cleaning duties which assist with client management and will contribute to the smooth operation and ongoing development of the Physiotherapy Department.
It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Must possess one of the following qualifications:
Following experience and skills desirable:
Staff Benefits
For all enquiries, please contact Jack Behne- Stream Leader (Musculoskeletal Stream) on
Applications close at 11pm on Sunday the 3rd of December, 2023
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.