- Mercy Health – Parkville - Commonwealth Home Support Program - Occupational Therapy service.
- Part time negotiable; limited tenure until 1/7/2025.
- Grade 3 AHA with OT experience.
- Work under the delegation of OTs to support clients to remain safely at home.
- AHA certificate IV or equivalent.
- Current drivers licence.
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience as an AHA, preferably within a community setting.
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to customer focused service and outcomes.
- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
- Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
- Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health's policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
Allied Health Assistant - Richmond, Australia - Mercy Health
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Occupational Therapy (OT) Team provides a community-based service for elderly individuals living at home and having difficulties with daily activities. We aim to assist our clients to participate in everyday activities, maximise their independence, safety and wellbeing.
The CHSP AHA will work closely with the OT team to support the delivery of recommendations to optimise or maintain the patient's participation and independence in functional activities and occupations. The AHA will carry out delegated 1:1 follow up, within the community and the clients home; education as well as administrative tasks associated with supporting the OT team. This support ensures effective and efficient service delivery for clients and therapists.
The CHSP OT team consists of OT's and AHA's working across three teams:
Western Metro Region: covering the councils of Hobsons Bay, Wyndham, Brimbank, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley.
Northern Metro Region: covering the councils of Banyule, Darebin, Hume City, Melbourne, Moreland and Yarra.
Barwon Region: covering the council of City of Greater Geelong.
In this role, you will be expected to provide support to clients who live in both the Northern Metro and Western Metro regions while based from the Parkville office. Work vehicles will be available for use.
Supervision is provided and opportunities for professional development and quality improvement involvement are available. The AHA team actively participates in and contributes to unit activities.
ABOUT YOU:
ABOUT US:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.