Allied Health Assistant - Wantirna, Australia - Eastern Health

Eastern Health

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Wantirna, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Permanent Part Time, 3 days a week (Monday to Friday)

At up to three residential sites, in Eastern Health catchment area

Multidisciplinary, supportive team environment with on-site supervision

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.

We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Transition Care Program provides care and restorative services for older people following a hospital stay.

Through low level goal oriented therapy clients are supported to reach their functional and lifestyle goals and plan for longer care options.

The bed-based program is provided at three residential facilities, currently located in nearby suburbs to Wantirna Health.

The program is a time-limited program and Allied Health Assistants play a key role in individual and group activities to enhance the experience of clients.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Demonstrated interest in and experience working with older people

A human rights-based approach to all aspects of work

Commitment to provide safe and effective care

Willingness to reflect on self and engage in learning

Proficiency in individual therapy, group therapy, equipment and environment management and communication of patient information

The ability to work as part of a diverse team

Sound judgement and understanding of professional boundaries

Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistant) or recognised equivalent, and 80 hours minimum clinical experience.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Please note:

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Selection Criteria

Essential:

Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistant) from a registered training organisation, or recognised equivalent inclusive of relevant discipline modules to advertised role.

Essential: